Sr. Sourcing Staff Manager

Sr. Sourcing Staff Manager
 

Are you a Sourcing Professional looking for a new opportunity?

Would you like to play a key role in a business which develops cutting edge technology essential to the energy transition, homeland security, space exploration and many other critical industries?

Join our Industry-leading Technology & Manufacturing Team
Reuter-Stokes designs, develops and manufactures world-class sensor technology designed to provide precision measurements in the harshest environments, supporting critical industries across the globe, including: 

• The nuclear sector, where our unique neutron detection technology is essential for the safe and efficient operation of nuclear reactors.  Every operational nuclear power plant on the planet with a Boiling Water Reactor relies on Reuter-Stokes’ technology
• In the oil and gas industry, Reuter-Stokes’ downhole sensors are critical for enhancing directional drilling performance
• Reuter-Stokes’ precise radiation measurement technology is widely deployed in homeland security, space exploration and other sectors
• Reuter-Stokes’ flame trackers feature in half of the world’s gas turbines accruing more than 500 million operating hours

Today, more than 100,000 Reuter-Stokes detectors are deployed around the world providing accurate and reliable data that enable our customers to advance safety performance and productivity. 

By joining our team, based in Twinsburg, Ohio (just outside Cleveland, OH), you will lead a team of sourcing specialists and collaborate with cross-functional teams of physicists, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and manufacturing engineers, quality experts, and a world-class group of technicians developing and deploying our sensors across the energy sector.  We pride ourselves on collaboration, operational excellence, and investing in the future.  With a strong track record in the markets we serve, an aggressive technology development plan, coupled with a talented and committed team, Reuter-Stokes is growing and has an exciting future. 

Partner with the best

Reuter-Stokes’ Senior Sourcing Staff Manager is instrumental in achieving overall profitability of the company through continuous improvement of the supplier base, cost-value proposition, and implementation of end-to-end supplier due diligence processes and procedures from NPI to product release processes.  This person will maintain and develop relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts collaborating internally and externally anticipating our supply chain needs as our team grows.  We rely on this critical leader to evaluate and analyze global trends to optimize our supply chain, lead time, and cost opportunities.  This person will set and meet department goals and is responsible for the overall sourcing budget and planning process.  Extensive knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management processes is required. This position may require up to 25% travel annually both domestic and international.

As Reuter-Stokes’ Senior Sourcing Manager, you will:

• Develop and maintain Suppliers relationships (both indirect and direct) developing and negotiating supplier agreements for pricing, supply, terms and conditions and monitor progress optimizing value for our team looking at total cost of ownership in addition to price.
• Develop a sourcing strategy based on single and sole source mitigation and vendor value.
• Lead supply chain efforts for end of life and obsolescence.
• Lead supplier quality engineering people and processes.
• Visit key vendors regularly and develop new strategic vendors that fit business needs.
• As needed to fulfill these responsibilities, perform supplier visits to evaluate performance and maintain constructive business relationships.
• Lead vendor qualification and surveillance efforts across functions including developing an effective supplier scoring system.
• Initiate and maintain supplier agreements to facilitate supplier sustainability and risk mitigation.
• Manage KPIs related to inflation, deflation, and tariffs; implement programs to minimize business exposure in these areas.
• Implement additional KPIs as needed to ensure business objectives are met.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial team to ensure SAP is optimized and workflows are in place ensuring forecasts are in place and accurate and part updates are current and maintained.
• Collaborate/develop standard cadence for master data review.
• Support engineering and technology groups in New Product Development and associated supplier selection so that future products are based on sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Communicate and collaborate both internally and externally to optimize business performance.
• Lead a team of direct reports including sourcing specialists, buyers, and supplier quality engineers.
• Comply with all safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or similar degree
• 10+ years’ experience in sourcing and supply chain management in industrial businesses or equivalent experience including an in-depth knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management.
• Proven experience with manufacturing and distribution systems (including experience with ERP/MRP systems), and excellent supplier development and negotiating skills, SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions as it relates to supply chain agreements.
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Access)
• Must be able to travel for supplier visits (domestic and international; 30% annually).
• Must be a results-oriented self-starter with excellent leadership skills.
• Proven success working within highly regulated environments (nuclear, medical, food, etc.)
• Ability to develop, learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and programs as needed.
• Experience leading a team of sourcing experts including strategic sourcing partners, supplier quality engineers, and buyers.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Master’s degree in supply chain management
• APICS certification
• SAP ERP/MRP experience
• Experience sourcing in the nuclear industry (including both power generation and defense)
• Nuclear Safety Experience

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working For You

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.