Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces diversified products in global markets. The Food Equipment Group is one of seven ITW decentralized business segments. The Warewash and Waste Division of ITW’s Food Equipment Group, is seeking a Sourcing Manager. This position will work from the ITW Hobart Technology Center, located about 20 minutes north of Dayton in Troy, OH.

The Warewash and Waste Division produces Hobart, Stero, and Somat brand commercial dishwashers and waste equipment for use in hotels, casinos, restaurants, health care, cruise ships, schools and universities and retail.

Summary:

The Warewash Division is expanding its presence in existing served markets as well as new markets, which requires a Sourcing Manager who focuses on New Product Development projects along with day-to-day support of existing product lines. The successful candidate will lead, negotiate, and coordinate activities to source domestic and global vendors and suppliers as well as identify initiatives that leverage purchasing scale, new technologies, technical competencies to enhance profitability and global competitiveness.

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting sourcing requirements for new product development, from RFQ to SOP at production sites, as well as successful product launches.

What you will do:

• Supplier selection and qualification to assure suppliers are meeting strategic, quality, supply continuity, technology, and commercial requirements

• Lead purchasing and supplier contract negotiations

• Design and implement methods for assessing contractual performance of major suppliers

• Work closely with the Troy, Ohio Technical Center engineering team, the Global Engineering team, and cross-functional teams to drive sourcing projects

• Establish domestic and global key supplier relationships

• Support “Material Management Best Practices” at plant facilities to improve the materials flow from purchasing to shipping of finished goods

• Lead sourcing engineer support members and a team of buyers and materials specialists at various plant locations

• Partner with stakeholders, executive leaders and department heads to understand business needs

• Establish requirements, scope and criteria for sourcing projects

What we are looking for:

• Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills

• Solid knowledge of sourcing practices and project management,

• Relationship-building skills

• Results oriented

• Skilled at effective supply chain tools, techniques, and processes

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or Engineering

• 7+ years of sourcing experience

• MS Office application proficiency

• Effective presentation and communication skills

• Project Management capabilities, especially managing complex projects and budgets

Understanding the ITW toolbox, and an understanding of contract law and MRP, preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear in office and manufacturing environments; uses hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls. Duties include computer related activities 80% of the time. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the following: close, distance, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus. This position may require approximately 20% travel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where we value the inclusion of diverse team members. You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and STD/LTD insurance, 401k (with match), and an education tuition reimbursement program.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.