WHO WE ARE:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and implement a centrally led set of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing costs while also improving service quality and total cost of ownership.
• Lead, mentor, and support team members in achieving performance goals.
• Promote a customer service-minded approach with all associate interactions.
• Collaborate with the Finance organisation to align the teams shared financial objectives and goals.
• Cultivate relationships and align team members with key business stakeholders to facilitate the execution of long-term sourcing strategies.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Lead and assist team members in negotiations that ensure the best quality, service and cost for the company.
• Demonstrate and lead the team in using a robust multi-step sourcing process.
• Prioritise opportunities that achieve the highest return and team utilisation.
• Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support the Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred or commensurate experience.
• Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting.
• ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred.
• Prior category management experience.
• Proven project management skills.
• Previous exposure with large scale procurement transformations.
• Proficiency reading contracts and negotiation of Commercial Terms.
• Strong analytical approach and mentality.
• Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar.
• Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude.

Please refer the Job description for details