Established in 1956, Jacuzzi® Group operates through two distinct divisions: Jacuzzi® Spa, a global leader in premium hot tubs, swim spas, and saunas—and Jacuzzi® Bath, which provides specialized bathing solutions and national remodeling expertise. Jacuzzi Bath is the fastest growing division focusing on the highest standard of customer satisfaction.
The Sourcing Lead will play a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance for Jacuzzi Bath. This Sourcing Lead will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring a reliable supply of materials to support business operations. Working closely with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and Product Management teams, this role will focus on strengthening supplier partnerships, optimizing procurement processes, and mitigating supply chain risks to support continued business growth.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SOURCING LEAD
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to support business objectives, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
- Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving accountability for quality, delivery, service, and cost performance.
- Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, capacity constraints, and commodity forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support supplier business reviews and performance management activities, including scorecard development and corrective action follow-up.
- In collaboration with Planning team, monitor inventory levels and demand requirements to ensure uninterrupted material availability while optimizing working capital.
- Partner with Planning and Operations teams to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer commitments.
- Collaborate with S&OP and Demand Planning teams to proactively manage long lead time materials and supply constraints.
- Utilize Infor LN ERP system to track purchase orders, deliveries, inventory status, and supplier performance metrics.
- Partner with the Manager, Sourcing and Purchasing to identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
- Partner with Product Management to execute NPI (New Product Introduction) initiatives, source strategic suppliers, and ensure readiness for successful product launches.
- Analyze purchasing data and spending patterns to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, and risk reduction.
- Develop and implement contingency plans to minimize disruptions caused by material shortages, supplier constraints, transportation challenges, or other supply chain risks.
- Monitor vendor on-time delivery performance and lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for delivery failures.
- Drive corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) with suppliers to improve performance and prevent recurring issues.
- Resolve and escalate supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and contractual matters.
Compensation: $95,000+ based on experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relate field strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years of sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance