Viking Range, LLC

Procurement

• Lead projects and initiatives supporting efficiency, optimization and savings across electrical, mechanical, gas-systems and aesthetical components and materials categories for home-appliance manufacturing
• Manage the assigned supply base and drive continuous cost and quality improvements
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms and conditions to achieve the best total cost of ownership
• Design and implement best practices to improve business performance, reduce waste and strengthen supply-chain reliability
• Drive quality continuous improvement and quality cost recovery
• Use data analytics and fact-based decision-making to identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities
• Lead sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs for total landed-cost reduction and new product development
• Collaborate with manufacturing, finance, quality, Product Development, Operations and Materials teams and suppliers
• Ensure material availability and timely resolution of supply-related issues
• Drive effective communication and collaboration to ensure operational execution and timely product delivery
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury to comply with company policies and procedures

Sourcing Specialist, Components & Materials