Principal Strategic Sourcing

Summary: The Strategic Sourcing Principal is a key leadership role within KCNSC'S Integrated Supply Chain. This role manages the overall strategic direction associated within the assigned commodities. It is responsible for proactively developing sourcing, acquisition, and supply chain strategies that are aligned with business and program needs and then driving execution of those strategies while ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets are exceeding expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the Sourcing Commodity Team in all relative activities including strategy development and execution, contracting, capability assessments, supply and demand management, Make vs. Buys assessments, supplier onboarding, supply chain design, and supplier relationship management. Drives competitive commodity strategies to ensure sufficient capability and capacity is available in the supply base and then locks in that capacity, along with pricing, and lead time, under long term contracts Ensures managed commodities and sub commodities have the right capability, enough capacity, and the proper form of contracting, to meet the rapidly increasing organizational demand. Reduces supply chain risk, including single and sole sourced supply chain situations, utilizing technology and other sourcing methodologies to proactively detect, analyze, and mitigate issues impacting continuity of supply. Focuses on future internal requirements, supplier technology road maps, capabilities, capacities, and ultimately supplier selection. Provides the evaluation of vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and sourcing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, delivery, total cost, and service necessary to meet requirements. Aligns with business growth initiatives and new product introductions: Works directly with the Design Agencies to align commodity strategies while ensuring a proper hand-off on New Product Introduction Aligns overall business strategy with acquisition strategies to offer the maximum contribution to organizational goals.

Pay Range: $135K - $211KThis job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed. We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include: Medical, dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Industry leading 401(k) match Generous paid time off Flexible work schedule Tuition Reimbursement Professional Certification & License Programs Mission driven culture Click here to learn more about our benefits and culture.