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SPECTRUM BRANDS INC Assistant Sourcing Manager in MIDDLETON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Division Information Spectrum Brands\' Home & Personal Care (HPC) Appliances business participates on a global basis in small electric appliances, shave/groom appliances and beauty appliances. Our well- known brands include George Foreman, Black+Decker, Farberware, Breadman, Juiceman, Russell Hobbs and Remington. Our products appeal to consumer trends for healthy eating, stay-at-home cooking, creating today\'s new hair style and much more. We distinguish our product offerings from the competition by employing forward thinking, innovative technologies matched with a strong understanding of consumer needs to bring to market high quality, superior products that delight the end user.Job Summary Drive the growth and profitability of the Home and Personal Care Appliances division by developing and maintaining robust sources of supply. Take ownership of product costs and capital expenditures across all assigned categories. Identify and implement cost improvement opportunities, alongside value engineering and cost reduction initiatives, to enhance overall value and efficiency.Primary Duties & Responsibilities Analytical (70%) Vendor Identification: Identify and evaluate potential vendors for the manufacturing of global product platforms Total Cost of Ownership Evaluation: Gather quote packages and assess proposals, considering Total Cost of Ownership to select the most suitable supplier Cost Improvement Initiatives: Proactively drive and negotiate initiatives focused on cost improvement and avoidance Cost Analysis: Provide current and historical product costs to cross-functional teams to support project planning, product development, and financial analysis Cost Change Oversight: Review and approve all cost changes for products within assigned categories Capacity Analysis: Analyze monthly demand forecasts to ensure that vendors maintain sufficient tooling and production capacity to meet demand Managerial (20%) Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and overseas suppliers Quarterly Business Reviews: Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with... For full info follow application link. Spectrum Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spectrum Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Spectrum welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Priority may be given to current employees or local candidates. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/74A58F248979463A Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.