Domestic Sourcing Specialist in NEW CASTLE, Delaware at Zenith Home Corp

Supplier Identification & Development

• Identify and qualify new domestic suppliers across North America.
• Conduct supplier assessments, capability reviews, and risk evaluations.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships to improve cost competitiveness and supply reliability.
• Maintain a robust supplier pipeline to support business growth and risk mitigation.

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead RFQ, and supplier selection processes.
• Analyze supplier quotations and total landed cost models.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, tooling investments, and service agreements.
• Support supplier consolidation and sourcing optimization initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Resolve supply issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and product transfer projects.
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with customer requirements and operational objectives.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.

Cost Management

• Monitor commodity and market trends affecting material costs.
• Develop and execute annual cost savings programs.
• Analyze spend data and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Partner with Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet company standards.
• Support supplier audits and corrective action programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier certifications and quality system performance.

Supply Chain Risk Management

• Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and materials.
• Monitor supplier capacity, financial stability, and operational risks.
• Support business continuity planning and supply assurance initiatives.
• Evaluate nearshoring and reshoring opportunities to improve supply chain resilience.

• 3–7 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience sourcing within the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico.
• Background in consumer products, home improvement products, hardware, bathroom accessories, plastics, metal fabrication, or related industries preferred.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies and procurement best practices.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including metal fabrication, injection molding, stamping, die casting, and assembly operations.
• Strong analytical and cost modeling capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPSM, CPM, or APICS certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of USMCA trade regulations and North American supply chain networks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual Cost Savings
• Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Supplier Quality Performance
• New Supplier Development
• Lead Time Reduction
• Supply Continuity
• RFQ Response Cycle Time
• Supplier Risk Reduction
• Project Launch Success Rate

Travel Requirements

• 15–30% travel within the United States, Canada, and Mexico for supplier visits, audits, and business reviews.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.