Job Name: Strategic Sourcing Manager General information Location: Bayport, MN Date: 19-May-2025 Company: Andersen Corporation Posting City: Bayport, MN Ref #: 7978 Job Category: Strategic Sourcing Posting City: Bayport State: MN Description & Requirements ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY: At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen. POSITION SUMMARY: The Category Manager will rely upon deep knowledge of the industry, market and overall category to create and execute category strategies. This includes responsibility for supplier relationship management to manage volatility, ensure stability of the supply chain, mitigate risk, and deliver a competitive advantage for the Enterprise. This role is regarded as a trusted resource across our stakeholders and at times with senior leaders, relied upon for guidance, critical alignment, and results. Supplier performance is a critical focus with a concentration on quality, delivery, innovation, continuous improvement and cost management. This position will lead strategic and tactical initiatives in collaboration with other functional areas such as engineering, operations, RD&I, quality, and finance. This includes involvement with the Business Units and Executive Team. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible to deliver effective category management strategies and lead the sourcing execution process for assigned categories or sub-categories (subcategory or moderate spend category, supply base complexity, cross functional impact, risk). * Develop key strategic partnerships that create long-term, win-win commitments between our organizations and drive improvements in the area of cost, quality, delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement. * Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the Category as it relates to business requirements, risk, knowledge of market trends and external insights, including rigorous analysis of the market drivers, cost structures and technical advances. * Conducts/leads supplier management activities for key preferred suppliers. Ensuring alignment with the overall Category governance structure and properly engaging across levels. This includes leading negotiations with suppliers. * Leads executive and leadership level discussions / category updates on a regular basis. * Actively assess the overall supply base for the category. Take appropriate action to onboard, develop or terminate as needed. Lead complex sourcing events based upon subject matter, supplier level engagement, stakeholder level engagement, etc. * This position may include supervision of an individual or small team and/or ability to mentor junior team members to provide general guidance, ensure policy and business processes are followed. MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: * Required BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or related field of study. * Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Sourcing or related functional area. * Ability to develop business case evaluations, have a strong background in market research, and ability to negotiate win-win contracts and solutions. * Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects, bringing sourcing insights to drive category strategies, support product development, operational improvements and process innovations. * Ability to develop a Category Strategy based on a deep understanding of short- and long-term corporate strategies. NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: * Advanced in problem solving with the ability to coach others. Effective in the identification and resolution of issues, concerns, or problems using formal problem-solving techniques. * Ability to teach, coach and mentor all levels of cross-functional individuals in Supplier Management principles. COMPENSATION: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $108,941 - $168,859/year. CULTURE AND BENEFITS: "Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to: * 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching * Profit Sharing * Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage * Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays * Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account * Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance. VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. Posting City: Bayport, MN