Global Sourcing Manager

Job description

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last. Perks for you include: ​The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for all Supply Chain activities associated with the assigned categories. This position will develop, execute, and maintain strategies related to supplier identification and development, sourcing, supplier management, and spend optimization. This position will be closely aligned with all business units in support of new product development and inventory management. Specific Responsibilities 1. Optimize cost for assigned products, with an emphasis on cost reduction and margin improvement. 2. Develop sourcing strategies and lead contract negotiations. 3. Launch and support new product innovation and drive best practices across category. 4. Develop multi‐year category plans for various products including spend consolidation. 5. Plan, organize, direct, control, and communicate all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned...