Company: NCH Corporation Job Title: Senior Consultant, Strategic Sourcing Location: Irving, TX Job Specification: Be part of a growing company with a stable market. NCH Corporation is an 84-year-old, multi-national, manufacturer of industrial maintenance products. Our world headquarters is located in Irving, Texas. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Vice President of Purchasing & Logistics Central Purpose: The central purpose of this position is to assist the VP of Purchasing in reducing overall cost of goods through the analysis of current purchasing practices and procedures and the identification of alternate sources, products, warehousing and etc. Metrics: The success of this position will be measured by the identification and implementation by the incumbent of significant purchasing cost reductions resulting in overall COGS reduction. Knowledge: The ideal candidate will have: -Specific business knowledge to successfully develop purchasing forecasts and annual budgets -A good understanding of financial analysis, budget planning, purchasing, supply chain management, and ERP systems; Oracle 11i preferred -Proven track of developing and implementing successful strategic philosophies and systems that directly impact a reduction in cost of goods -Multi-industry experience Skills: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: -Strong leadership and persuasion skills -Ability to effectively interact with C-level executives and upper management -Good organizational and planning skills Behaviors: The ideal candidate will exhibit the following behaviors: -Strategic thinker -Ability to see the big picture, but is comfortable executing at a tactical level -Strong inter-personal and communication skills, the ability to influence others, and solid negotiating skills -Proactive, action-driven -Process-oriented -Receptive to feedback -Team player Responsibilities: -Originate, gain approval, implement, manage, track and report cost of good savings projects -Identify the balance between customer service requirements, material costs, and manufacturing efficiencies, and ensure implementation of appropriate tactics to achieve goals -Engage directly with key individuals in Marketing, Sales, R&D, Accounting and MFG to fully understand their needs and expectations and develop approaches that are a win-win for them and the strategic objectives -Work with Senior Management in coordinating cost of goods reductions in accordance with principles, policies, and procedures established by the company -Comply with all local, state, and federal regulatory and safety requirements -Contribute to bi-annual performance based evaluations Education & Experience: -Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or other analytical field. (Masters Degree preferred but not required) -3-5 years experience in management consulting or financial/business analysis with an emphasis in strategic sourcing Special Preferences: -International experience, especially with China and other Asia/Pacific markets In return for your talent, we offer: Outstanding benefits including 401(K) with matching funds, major medical, dental, life; long and short term disability. Additionally, we offer an on-site cafeteria, on-site work out facility, employee credit union, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holiday policy, and much more! Equal Opportunity Employer Company: NCH Corporation Email: nchresumes@nch.com Address: P.O. Box 152170 Irving,TX 75015-2170 Fax: 972-438-0707
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