Job Description

Job Title:       Senior Sourcing Manager 

Location:          Vernon Hills, IL     

Reports To:      Sr Director Procurement 

Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes

SUMMARY STATEMENT: 

At Rust-Oleum, we invent, innovate, and create industry-leading products that protect, beautify, and transform homes, businesses, and industries. The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading a small team, providing strategic and operational leadership within a sourcing category while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role translates business strategy into actionable plans, combines people leadership with day-to-day operational management to achieve achieve business goals and support organizational success. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations strategy, planning, and execution.
• Establish team priorities and allocate resources effectively
• Monitor performance and ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Support employee relations, engagement and performance management activities.
• Analyze data and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement
• Implement process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to accomplish business objectives
• Ensure complain with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Manage departmental projects and initiatives
• Prepare reports, metrics and presentations for leadership review.
• Monitor department performance through metrics and reporting.
• Lead sourcing projects within the category.
• Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support organization and change initiatives

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise employees
• Conduct performance reviews and development discussions
• Set performance expectations and hold employees accountable
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and employee engagement
• Lead Cost Reduction and identify margin enhancement opportunities.

  • Coordinate with Packaging Engineer for Component specification management

  • Conduct RFQ/Ps, evaluate supplier quotation and develop negotiation strategies

  • Conduct or assist in supplier negotiations and act as mentor to others

  • Collaborate closely with RPM Center Led Procurement to align overall strategy, negotation strategy and strategy execution 

• Support revenue growth and develop supplier capabilities

  • Secure supply and ensure supply risk mitigation

  • Continuously develop supplier capabilities to improve performance and enable better product solutions for the future.

  • Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand and support commercial needs 

  • Create supplier relationships that address and are suitable to business needs

• Supplier Relationship management

  • Drive supplier performance and reliability

  • Manage supplier pricing, rebates and contracts

  • Build, review and implement supplier strategic depending on business need and market conditions.

  • Facilitate escalation process when supplier performance is impacting service level to company’s customers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Innovation and product cycle support (Project Management) : Collaborate closely with marketing, R&D, the plants and the project teams to support sourcing needs of the various projects in the pipeline. 

• Other operational responsibilities 

  • Support plant management supply needs to minimize disruption to operations

  • Prepare regular management reports such as E6, PPV, weekly updates, critical materials log, etc

  • Work with legal and CLP in the contract life cylce management.

  • Interface with other internal departments, including Finance, Legal, EHS, etc. to resolve issues relating to product cost, supplier payment terms, product safety and labeling issues and other regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure prompt and accurate maintenance of ERP Source-to-Pay parameters assigned to procurement e.g. vendor master, Source List, PIR.

• Scope 

  • Leads a small team of 2-3 sourcing professionals or analyst

  • Category spend : $160 million

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of procurement experience
• Relevant certifications or professional credentials preferred, where applicable.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a related field, industry, or functional area.
• Proven ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment preferred. 
• CPMG background is preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of industry practices, processes, and applicable regulations relevant to the role.
• Working knowledge of systems, tools, and technologies required to perform job responsibilities.
• Understanding of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other job-related software applications.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Integrity & Trust - Acts ethically, follows through on commitments, and builds credibility through honest and accountable behavior. 
• Communication - Shares information clearly, openly, and respectfully while promoting transparency. 
• Collaboration - Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals and business results. 
• Customer Focus - Prioritizes the needs of internal and external customers and delivers quality service and solutions. 
• Results Orientation - Takes ownership, drives execution, and consistently achieves objectives. 
• Accountability - Accepts responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes. 
• Innovation & Problem Solving - Identifies opportunities, solves challenges, and supports continuous improvement. 
• Adaptability - Responds effectively to changing priorities and business needs. 
• Continuous Improvement - Seeks ways to enhance processes, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. 
• Respect & Inclusion - Fosters a workplace built on respect, professionalism, and valuing diverse perspectives. 
• Leadership - Develops people, builds engagement, and leads teams to achieve business goals. 
• Strategic Thinking - Aligns decisions with business priorities and long-term organizational success.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!  After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.  Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holiday per year.  You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.