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Dometic Overview:www.dometic.com
Dometic is a global market leader in branded solutions for Mobile Living. Our mission is to create smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design for an outdoor and mobile lifestyle. Millions of people around the world buy and use Dometic products. They’re campers, outdoor people, RV users, boat owners, truck drivers. And all part of a growing movement – a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away for shorter or extended periods of time. We call it mobile living.
To be successful in this role, you will need to understand the importance of our core values – Together, We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change, We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Position Overview:
Dometic Corporation is seeking a Category Sourcing Specialist. This is a hybrid position for one of the following locations: Elkhart, IN; Greenbrier, TN or Grand Prairie, TX. The Category Sourcing Specialist will perform the following duties:
- Develop robust supplier and purchasing strategies for a given set of miscellaneous commodities across Dometic North American plants
- Discern advantages of local vs global supply, make vs buy scenarios, and strong focus on development of non-traditional suppliers and potential supplier assessment process
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers (cross functional team) on matters related to day-to-day supply, quality, part launches, engineering changes, product transfers, supplier resourcing, and capacity planning
- Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions and Best-in-class cost through various tools including but not limited to: VAVE initiatives, creation of cost models, product cost tear down activities, supplier visits and on-site audits, supplier cost down workshops, supplier fact-based negotiations, global sourcing, dual sourcing, raw material escalation/de-escalation price models, internal and external benchmarking activities, market intelligence and industry analysis, among others
- Manage annual/multi-year pricing agreements, negotiate the contractual needs, specifications, application, total cost (including logistics costs, MOQ/Lead times impact on inventory targets), stocking agreements, payment terms, warranty terms, OTD and overall Quality metrics per Dometic standards, as well as manage and negotiate commercial issues that may arise
- Manage suppliers, including the identification of new suppliers, qualification process, financial and business analysis, and core supplier review against Dometic’s core processes, policies, and metrics
- Interface with both regional and global procurement teams for supplier evaluations, leverage of cost, technology advancement and supplier responsiveness
- Select Vendors that will meet Dometic’s Quality, Technology, and Cost standards for New Products development and execution
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field plus a 2-3 years of experience. A Master’s Degree is also a plus.
- Familiar with and motivated by the Commercial side of Business (Purchasing preferably)
- Familiar with and motivated by the Manufacturing environment
- Negotiation’s experience and proficiency in Total Cost of ownership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – willing to work with others
- Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving, familiar with business case and project financial analysis, desirable project management skills
- Computer skills are a must with proficiency in Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports)
- Drive for Project implementation
- Minimal travel within US & Mexico to either Dometic locations or suppliers
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO with Floating Holidays
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Membership Reimbursement (Wholesale Club and Gym)
- Group Rate Insurance Discounts (Pet, Home, and Auto)
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Dometic Corporation, our Core Values aren't just words on paper – they're the heartbeat of our culture. Join us and experience a workplace where every action reflects our commitment to living out these values:
