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# Sr. Global Sourcing Leader**Job Summary**Establishes and leads cross functional commodity teams to create and implement value optimizing supply strategies for assigned commodity/commodities. Works with project teams to identify sources and negotiate price and delivery for new components. Ultimately responsible for the supply relationship within the assigned commodity/commodities. Travels as required for the successful completion of duties. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities*** (20%) A proven ability to drive lower costs through regional/global consolidation.* (10%) Considerable knowledge of sources of supply, markets, price, and commodity trends, with the ability to accurately predict marketplace events and develop both long-range strategy and short-term contingency plans.* (20%) Strong strategic supplier management skills.* (10%) Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to make presentations and influence people at all levels of the organization, including upper management.* (10%) The ability to manage multiple projects and activities that often have competing priorities.* (10%) Selects & Develops suppliers into strategic partners bringing value & innovation to the supply chain.* (5%) Performs and Manages Competitive bidding process, Make vs Buy analysis.* (5%) Evaluate, measure and report Supplier performance metrics and scorecards.* (5%) Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook.* (5%) The ability to travel up to 25% of the time**Education and Experience Profile*** Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience. Advance degree desired.* 7+ years purchasing experience, with a preference towards procurement in a manufacturing environment with a Fortune 500 Company.* Strong commodity experience within global sourcing* Proven negotiating skills, Team Leadership/Management Skills, and Project Leadership experience required.* Strong analytical skills required.* International Business Experience required.* A master's degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus* A Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other related professional certification, completed or in progress is desired.* Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, completed or in progress is a plus.* Experience in supply chain operations and/or management is plus**Required Skills*** Proven negotiation skills* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written* Advanced presentation and communication skills* Skilled at effectively interfacing with employees at all levels in the organization.* Proven ability to provide leadership through influence.* Able to facilitate dynamic, cross-functional groups* Strong global citizenship awareness as it relates to culture and customs* Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and activities that often have competing priorities* Proficient in the use of Microsoft office computer systems and applications**Work Environment:*** Working conditions are normal for an office environment.* Working conditions are normal for manufacturing environments* Ability to travel domesticallyThe 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** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.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.Application due2026-10-01FunctionProduction & Skilled TradesExperience levelMid-senior levelOffice presenceOnsiteLocationDenison, Texas, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr