Job Description

Nordson Measurement & Control, a global leader in Measurement & Control, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Supply Chain, the Global Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing, proposing, implementing, and reviewing programs to establish strategic partnerships in support of the Nordson’s MCS Division’s sourcing and manufacturing needs. These activities ensure Nordson MCS benefits from total leverage in the most cost effective and efficient methods of sourcing and procurement possible and measure the effectiveness of these strategies. This role will also be responsible for directing and facilitating a large, cross-functional, multi-Division that is tasked with leveraging the company’s total spend for categories affecting Nordson such as Casting, Printed Circuit Boards, OEM Components, Outsourced Manufacturing and others. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include championing a strategic sourcing process that will substantially reduce total procurement costs while achieving product quality, performance, and delivery expectations for internal and external customers; utilizing a “Supplier Scorecard” to manage key suppliers ensuring they meet quality and service requirements while maintaining competitive prices; evaluating and leading commodity to enhance supplier performance, monitoring supplier activity relative to pricing, contractual obligation, delivery, scheduling, and productivity; coordinating overall data collection and quoting processes, including determination of comparison of services and products offered from a sourcing perspective, supplier outreach and establishing a bid list, data collection and RFQ process, evaluation of proposals with the business units to identify best business solution; designing and executing the group’s strategic sourcing initiatives, including supply market analysis, strategy development, management of requests for proposal, and supplier negotiations; interfacing and acting as the liaison between business units/supply base management and the supplier(s) while the strategic sourcing agreement is being implemented; supporting Nordson Directors with key categories initiatives and leading or supporting different category projects that will impact multiple Nordson Divisions operation and sourcing initiatives; and other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in supply management, finance, accounting, business administration, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and/or procurement. Master’s in business administration (MBA) is preferred but not required. Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing and procurement function and current best practices; experience sourcing in relevant spend/supply markets: MRO, OEM Components, Fabrications, etc.; strong analytical skills; excellent decision-making skills; very good mathematical skills; negotiating skills; project management skills; computer skills, particularly in relation to inventory control software; management and leadership skills to motivate employees across the board; financial skills, particularly focusing on budget management; strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel Required: Estimated – 25% with international required.

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