Business Process Lead - Sourcing - Insight Global : Job Details

Business Process Lead - Sourcing

• Location: San Diego, CA, 92101
• Fully Onsite, Monday-Friday
• Pay: $120,000-$155,000

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 7-10 years of sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience creating and implementing processes, training within supply chain
• 5+ years of experience acting as a project manager within supply chain
• Familiar with strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Master's Degree
• APICS/ASCM certified
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• PMP

Job Description

A gas turbine company is looking for a Sourcing Specialist Business Process Lead to join their team. This person will play a strategic role within the Supply Chain and Logistics function. They will be creating and implementing processes and training for the entire supply chain organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Support: Facilitates integration between procurement and facility support teams to ensure supply chain excellence.
• Process Improvement: Identifies, defines, and implements supply chain solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Builds internal and external partnerships to explore sourcing opportunities and best practices.
• Risk Assessment & Business Proposals: Evaluates the soundness of sourcing strategies and assesses associated risks.
• Benchmarking & Metrics: Investigates industry standards to develop optimal supply chains and improve supplier performance.
• Data Analysis: Uses data to prioritize cost-effective supply chain improvements, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.

Key Skills

• Planning (Tactical & Strategic): Contributes to short-term and long-term planning aligned with business goals.
• Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Applies analytical skills to make informed sourcing decisions. Project Management: Manages initiatives that enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships.
• Negotiation & Leadership: Leads negotiations with suppliers and drives change across teams.