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Job Summary

The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Pfister finished goods and key components, with a focus on cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality stability, tariff and other risk mitigation, and other aspects of supplier performance.

This role serves as a commercial and strategic owner of assigned supplier and category accounts, supporting New Product Introductions, resourcing initiatives, COO transitions, value engineering and innovation efforts. The position requires strong ownership, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead crossfunctional decisionmaking without direct authority.

The Global Sourcing Manager is accountable for delivering measurable results aligned with Pfister's operational excellence objectives for Cost, Service, Quality, Risk, and Working Capital.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• (20%) Global Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Own and manage strategic supplier relationships, serving as the primary interface for commercial, capacity, and performance topics
  • Segment suppliers and develop tailored strategies addressing cost, risk, capability, and long-term alignment
  • Lead supplier business reviews and drive corrective actions to improve delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness
  • Select, develop, and evolve suppliers into strategic partners that bring value and innovation
• (20%) Cost, Commercial & Contract Ownership
  • Deliver year-over-year productivity through cost-based negotiations, VA/VE, and should-cost modeling
  • Negotiate, execute, and administer key commercial agreements (CMAs, Supply & Pricing, VMI, Consignment, Licensing, Exclusivity, Rebate)
  • Manage raw material, labor, currency, and overhead cost drivers across the product portfolio
• (15%) Tariff, Risk & Global Sourcing Strategy
  • Manage tariff exposure (IEEPA, Section 301, etc.) through pricing, mitigation, and sourcing shifts
  • Engage internal and external legal resources as well as other key stakeholders to propose and execute risk mitigation strategies
  • Lead country-of-origin diversification and localization strategies
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and documentation integrity
• (15%) Sourcing Execution & Program Leadership
  • Lead sourcing for NPI, resourcing, dual-sourcing, and supplier transitions
  • Conduct RFQs/RFPs, competitive bidding, and make-vs-buy analyses
  • Partner with Engineering and Quality on supplier readiness and launch risk
• (10%) Supply Performance & Working Capital
  • Drive supplier performance to support fill rate, service, and continuity of supply
  • Monitor supplier scorecards and performance metrics
  • Support inventory optimization and working capital reduction
  • Lead warranty, RTV, and cost recovery efforts
• (15%) Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
  • Lead, mentor, and develop global sourcing team members; set priorities and remove barriers
  • Serve as sourcing lead on strategic initiatives
  • Present recommendations and risk assessments to senior leadership
  • Influence cross-functional partners through data-driven insights
• (5%) Systems, Data & Process Discipline
  • Maintain sourcing data, cost models, and ERP/system accuracy
  • Ensure pricing changes and decisions are documented and auditable
  • Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes

Additional Scope (Travel & Planning) (Included Across Above)

• Travel up to ~15% (Southeast Asia & North America)
• Support annual operating plan, budgeting, and strategic planning cycles

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 7+ years of experience in global sourcing/procurement, supplier management, commodity management, supply chain, and/or manufacturing operations experience in a manufacturing environment with a Fortune 500 company. Plumbing, fixtures, or consumer durable goods industry experience a plus.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost savings, and contract management.
• Former managerial experience with proven team leadership/management skills, and project leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of sourcing best practices and strategic procurement processes. Strong analytical, financial, and cost modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of sourcing best practices and strategic procurement processes. Experience managing Asiabased suppliers strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple priorities.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of global supply markets, cost drivers, and sourcing economics. Ability to anticipate risk and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Intermediate to advanced level presentation and spreadsheet skills. 
• Proven ability to lead through influence and operate independently.
• Strong business acumen and judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Certified Purchasing Manager [CPM] Certification desirable.

Work Environment

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday and Friday.

Pay Range: $108,528 to $170,545.

This "base salary range" is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
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As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.