Strategic Sourcing Specialist

6 months ago

Eastern Creek, Australia Rhino-Rack Australia & MAXTRAX Australia Full time

**Introduction**:
About Us

Rhino-Rack, a trailblazer in adventure product design and manufacturing, specializes in roof racks, bike carriers, and vehicle accessories. Our brands are synonymous with uncompromising quality. With a global reach and rapid expansion, our company thrives on a foundation of core values:
**Customer Centricity**: Putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
- Innovation: Pioneering new solutions and pushing boundaries.
- Development and Growth: Nurturing talent and fostering professional advancement.
- Quality and Safety: Upholding the highest standards.
- Collaboration: Thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills and ideas are not just valued but celebrated.

In our 31st year, Rhino-Rack products have earned a reputation for their durability, quality, and innovative design. Our products and solutions are trusted and used by a wide range of people for both work and play, including 4WD adventure enthusiasts, weekend warriors, family road trippers, tradespeople, and anyone who needs extra space for their gear and equipment. Whether you're heading off on a camping trip, carrying tools to a job site, or transporting your bike to the trails, Rhino-Rack products can provide a secure and convenient solution. The company's products are designed to be versatile and customizable, allowing you to configure them to meet your specific needs. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Rhino-Rack is a trusted brand that offers reliable products for anyone seeking to make the most of their adventures, no matter what they may be.

What We Offer
A unique professional opportunity to shape and transform and an opportunity to be part of delivering growth.

Objective of the Role

To support in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies, sourcing / negotiations and ensuring supplier and part readiness on time via an effective program management.

**Description**:
Accountabilities
- Identifies key suppliers, maximises overall supplier performance and develops a competent and reliable supplier base.
- Supports in preparing strategic sourcing plans for all new projects / programs in collaboration with various departments within the organization
- Monitor and track supplier and parts readiness in line with the program master schedule. Lead in reviewing the readiness plan and identifying bottlenecks and work with suppliers and internal stake holders to overcome the bottlenecks
- Identifies and leads cost reduction initiatives with suppliers
- Evaluates potential new sources and makes recommendations
- Lead in reviewing the supplier’s quotes, analysing and negotiating in line with product targets or should be costs
- Lead in reviewing the drawings and identifying the potential suppliers in line with the master strategic sourcing plan
- Supports in reviewing and managing all Vendor Agreements
- Ensures goods, materials or services purchased meet quality and technical specifications
- Reviews current procurement processes to develop and execute improved strategies
- Procurement for multiple and wide-ranging projects concurrently
- Ensures compliance with relevant policies and procedures
- Actively reducing costs and maximising value of purchasing spend
- Works closely with internal departments to fully understand their requirements, to form strong stakeholder relationships, and to provide strategic procurement support to meet business needs.
- Supports in preparation of the KPIs reports and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and contribute to continuous quality improvement

To conduct activities in a safe, quality and environmentally responsible manner in accordance with Rhino-Rack WHS, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures

**Skills and Experiences**:
Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing: The ability to develop and support executing the sourcing plans to meet business plans.
- Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze supplier quotations and develop benchmark reports and costing.
- Negotiation: The ability to finalize and negotiate with the suppliers
- Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Quality and product development.
- Attention to Detail: The ability to pay close attention to details and ensure that quotes are accurate and complete.
- Time Management: The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and to stay organized and on top of deadlines.
- Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities, and to develop contingency plans as needed.

Experience
- 5+ years in strategic sourcing, with expertise in Category/Supplier Management (experience in Automotive segment is highly advantageous)
- Sound knowledge and understanding of strategic sourcing processes.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take the lead in managing categories and Well-organized with excellent project and time management skills, capable of working under tight deadlines.

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