Strategic Sourcing Manager

$3,000 Retention Bonus Offered!

Are you a skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager looking for a dynamic company where you can thrive? Look no further, come grow with us!

In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form Wood Technologies International, the world’s most comprehensive supplier of modern lumber processing equipment, technology, and essential tooling. Wood Technologies International includes an unprecedented range of technical expertise and wood processing technology, from saws and knives to machinery and automation to process engineering and mill flow.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are seeking a sourcing professional to join our team of dedicated employees at our facility in Ridgefield, WA, as part of our Burton Mill Solutions division.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be at the forefront of our operations, forging value-driven vendor partnerships that align with our organizational strategies. Your impact will be felt in multiple areas, including risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders, employ structured negotiation processes, and continuously monitor vendor performance. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the role for you!

How You Will Make a Positive Impact:

• Manage sourcing operations to establish value-driven vendor partnerships
• Employ structured negotiation processes for supplier negotiations and contracting
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, service, and cost requirements and standards
• Nurture vendor partnerships and monitor KPIs through scorecards
• Evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to reduce costs and ensure a reliable supply of materials
• Stay updated on market intelligence and conduct market analysis to anticipate price fluctuations
• Utilize ERP systems and software tools to manage processes effectively
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants and sales teams to ensure timely procurement

The Value You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, preferably with supply chain management or procurement
• Minimum of 5 years sourcing experience, sourcing steel is preferred
• Essential experience in manufacturing industry
• Possess 3-5 years ERP/MRP systems experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance, cost structures and market trends
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and modeling
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient negotiation skills for contract and pricing negotiations
• Extensive knowledge of vendor sourcing, supplier reliability analysis, and risk management
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% including international travel, and possess current passport

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement 
• 401(k) with 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution plus 1% match
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year 
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education 

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

Current employees of Burton Mill Solutions and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.

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