Sourcing Manager (Chemical & Dye)

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Sourcing Manager – Textile Division 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Direct Materials Sourcing Manager is responsible for Global Sourcing of dyes and chemicals in support of Milliken’s Textile Division.  Expectations are to continuously deliver value to the business via strategic sourcing, cost reduction, supplier performance management, supply market monitoring and risk management.   This position requires a deep background in color chemistry (pigments & dyes), textile finishing chemistry, global sourcing experience, the ability to work effectively with senior leadership of key suppliers, and close collaboration with our R&D and business leaders in the Textile Division. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for creating and implementing the Global Sourcing Strategy for major commodities that wil inlude dyes and chemicals commonly used in the textile industry.
• Develop and implement management strategies with key suppliers to ensure the availability of chemical raw materials necessary to meet the needs of specific business units in Milliken’s Textile Division and strive for continuous improvement from suppliers in cost, delivery, and quality.
• Ensure supply of materials to meet the needs of the Milliken internal and external manufacturing locations, including strategy for risk mitigation.
• Ensure that Milliken interactions with supplier do not compromise primary or secondary business strategies relative to enablement of competitors
• Owns communication flow to and from suppliers, including timely communications to necessary stake holders in the Textile Division 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in related field: Business, Chemistry, Textiles or Chemical Engineering or other related field
• 3+ years of direct global chemical sourcing experience or 5+ years in a dyeing/finishing manufacturing or technical role 
• High degree of personal accountability, results orientated with a track record of meeting commitments
• Strong project management skills with the ability to influence and facilitate cross-functional teams involving multiple functions with competing goals
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and drive improvements in the procurement process.
• Proficient in SAP (or similar ERP), Microsoft Office, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Manufacturing plant floor, supply chain, and/or plant accounting experience 
• Experience traveling internationally and working with companies in all regions of the world 
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing and negotiating skills, knowledge in contract negotiations and administration of contracts
• Global Chemical and Dye Sourcing experience is preferred
• SAP experience

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.