WernerCo.

Procurement

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supply management strategies
• Develop, negotiate, and manage LTAs with key suppliers to manage supply and total cost of ownership
• Transform and optimize the supply base through strategic sourcing tools and processes
• Lead cross-functional category teams and supplier team meetings for sourcing initiatives, cost reduction, and productivity projects
• Coach and mentor team members and build category expertise
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and present cost models to understand cost drivers and obtain best-in-class pricing
• Monitor market trends and maintain subject matter expertise
• Establish supplier performance expectations and drive supplier compliance
• Ensure continuity of supply and manage critical supply issues and supplier capacity
• Provide expertise to the Risk Management Team for hedging, inflation forecasting, costing, and pricing
• Visit supplier manufacturing facilities to conduct audits, verify capabilities, and build relationships
• Introduce new suppliers, products, processes, and technologies to Design and Engineering
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, labor reduction, warranty reduction, working capital reduction, and value analysis/value engineering
• Manage a group of individuals through coaching, feedback, and talent development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Security Engineer

• Drive end-user conversions throughout the region to ProDriven Global Brands products
• Provide safety and product training to internal and external customers in the Houston, Texas area
• Implement strategies with Regional Sales Manager and End User Specialist teams
• Communicate product knowledge and conduct training to support regional sales objectives, conversion dollars, and KPIs
• Establish and grow networks of Safety Directors, End Users, Distributors, and regional safety personnel
• Build relationships with top distributors stocking Werner Fall Protection, Climbing, and Jobsite products
• Achieve the annual Regional End User Conversion Dollar target
• Develop and maintain the End User Opportunity Pipeline
• Align strategy with the Regional Sales Manager
• Serve as the safety and product Subject Matter Expert and first point of contact for questions
• Promote education and use of online training tools
• Support events and communicate product knowledge and product safety
• Lead regional teams in selling new products, safety materials, and competitive comparisons
• Lead the regional EUS team, align strategy, evaluate and develop teammates, and lead monthly team huddles focused on SFDC targets and KPIs
• Conduct continual regional SWOT analysis and develop competitive strategy
• Share the Voice of the User with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Jobsite Safety and Security Manager