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Senior Sourcing Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Senior Sourcing Manager Location: Vernon Hills, IL Reports To: Sr Director Procurement Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes SUMMARY STATEMENT: At Rust-Oleum, we invent, innovate, and create industry-leading products that protect, beautify, and transform homes, businesses, and industries. The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading a small team, providing strategic and operational leadership within a sourcing category while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role translates business strategy into actionable plans, combines people leadership with day-to-day operational management to achieve achieve business goals and support organizational success. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage day-to-day operations strategy, planning, and execution. Establish team priorities and allocate resources effectively Monitor performance and ensure achievement of goals and objectives. Coach, mentor and develop team members. Support employee relations, engagement and performance management activities. Analyze data and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement Implement process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness Collaborate with cross-functional partners to accomplish business objectives Ensure complain with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Manage departmental projects and initiatives Prepare reports, metrics and presentations for leadership review. Monitor department performance through metrics and reporting. Lead sourcing projects within the category. Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support organization and change initiatives LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise employees Conduct performance reviews and development discussions Set performance expectations and hold employees accountable Support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts. Promote teamwork, communication, and employee engagement Lead Cost Reduction and identify margin enhancement opportunities. Coordinate with Packaging Engineer for Component specification management Conduct RFQ/Ps, evaluate supplier quotation and develop negotiation strategies Conduct or assist in supplier negotiations and act as mentor to others Collaborate closely with RPM Center Led Procurement to align overall strategy, negotation strategy and strategy execution Support revenue growth and develop supplier capabilities Secure supply and ensure supply risk mitigation Continuously develop supplier capabilities to improve performance and enable better product solutions for the future. Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand and support commercial needs Create supplier relationships that address and are suitable to business needs Supplier Relationship management Drive supplier performance and reliability Manage supplier pricing, rebates and contracts Build, review and implement supplier strategic depending on business need and market conditions. Facilitate escalation process when supplier performance is impacting service level to company's customers. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Innovation and product cycle support (Project Management) : Collaborate closely with marketing, R&D, the plants and the project teams to support sourcing needs of the various projects in the pipeline. Other operational responsibilities Support plant management supply needs to minimize disruption to operations Prepare regular management reports such as E6, PPV, weekly updates, critical materials log, etc Work with legal and CLP in the contract life cylce management. Interface with other internal departments, including Finance, Legal, EHS, etc. to resolve issues relating to product cost, supplier payment terms, product safety and labeling issues and other regulatory requirements. Ensure prompt and accurate maintenance of ERP Source-to-Pay parameters assigned to procurement e.g. vendor master, Source List, PIR. Scope Leads a small team of 2-3 sourcing professionals or analyst Category spend : $160 million QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years of procurement experience Relevant certifications or professional credentials preferred, where applicable.Experience Demonstrated experience in a related field, industry, or functional area. Proven ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Prior experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment preferred. CPMG background is preferred.Knowledge Knowledge of industry practices, processes, and applicable regulations relevant to the role. Working knowledge of systems, tools, and technologies required to perform job responsibilities. Understanding of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other job-related software applications.Abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Integrity & Trust - Acts ethically, follows through on commitments, and builds credibility through honest and accountable behavior. Communication - Shares information clearly, openly, and respectfully while promoting transparency. Collaboration - Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals and business results. Customer Focus - Prioritizes the needs of internal and external customers and delivers quality service and solutions. Results Orientation - Takes ownership, drives execution, and consistently achieves objectives. Accountability - Accepts responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes. Innovation & Problem Solving - Identifies opportunities, solves challenges, and supports continuous improvement. Adaptability - Responds effectively to changing priorities and business needs. Continuous Improvement - Seeks ways to enhance processes, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Respect & Inclusion - Fosters a workplace built on respect, professionalism, and valuing diverse perspectives. Leadership - Develops people, builds engagement, and leads teams to achieve business goals. Strategic Thinking - Aligns decisions with business priorities and long-term organizational success. From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
People & Culture Manager
People & Culture ManagerHoward Civil EngineeringLocation: LeedsSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentHoward Civil Engineering is looking for an experienced and proactive People & Culture Manager to take ownership of the people function across the business.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on HR whilst playing a key role in shaping people practices, supporting managers and creating a positive working environment.We're looking for someone approachable, confident and comfortable working at all levels, from advising on employee relations matters to improving HR processes and building strong relationships across the business.Company overviewHoward Civil Engineering is one of the North's leading civil engineering companies. Established in 2003, we are a successful, family-owned business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and building lasting client relationships.Our family values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a supportive environment where people feel valued and part of the team.Our values of Working Together, Supportive, Trusted to Deliver and Always Improving guide how we operate, and we're looking for someone who shares them.Role overviewReporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for delivering effective HR support across the business, ensuring our people practices, policies and processes support both employees and business objectives.This is a varied, hands-on role where you will work closely with managers, providing practical advice, improving employee engagement and promoting best practice across the full employee lifecycle.You will also have the opportunity to improve existing processes, develop our HR systems and make a real difference to our workplace culture.Key ResponsibilitiesPeople & Culture Develop initiatives to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.Promote company values and encourage a positive, supportive working environment.Work with managers to support cultural and organisational change.Build strong relationships across the business, including regular site visits.Develop and improve HR policies, procedures and internal communications.Support employee reward and recognition programmes. Employee Relations & Support Act as the main point of contact for HR queries, providing clear and practical advice.Support managers with disciplinaries, grievances, absence, capability and probation matters.Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice.Keep managers informed of employment law changes and their implications.Proactively resolve employee relations issues, seeking external advice where needed. HR Operations & Administration Oversee HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and leavers.Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and HR documentation.Review and improve HR procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency.Support managers with job descriptions and HR documentation. Training & Development Identify training needs and development opportunities across the business.Coordinate training programmes, including mandatory and compliance training.Support employee development, succession planning and career progression.Monitor training effectiveness and maintain accurate records. HR Systems & Continuous Improvement Manage the ongoing development and effective use of HR systems.Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.Develop HR reporting and KPIs to support business decisions.Support managers in using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee data. Skills and experienceWe are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong technical knowledge, practical experience and a genuine passion for people.Ideally, you will have: Significant generalist HR experience, ideally at HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level.Experience working within an SME environment, managing a broad range of HR responsibilities.Strong knowledge of UK employment law and hands-on employee relations experience.CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.Experience supporting organisational change and developing positive workplace cultures.Experience implementing or improving HR systems and processes.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to work independently.Strong IT skills and the ability to use HR data to support decisions. Experience within civil engineering, construction or a similar operational environment would be advantageous, particularly working with both site-based and office-based employees.Experience using PeopleHR would also be beneficial, although not essential.At Howard Civil Engineering, our people are central to our success. As a family-owned business, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas and contribution are valued.This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the HR function, make a genuine impact and help shape our people practices as the business continues to grow.If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and wants to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to find out more about joining Howard Civil Engineering. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful. ....Read more...