Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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YOU

As the VP of Strategic Sourcing you will work in a highly collaborative environment, closely with the leadership teams across Simpson Strong-Tie family of products globally. Manage complexity to establish sourcing strategies that help mitigate risks to the supply chain. Develop and execute the sourcing strategies for identified categories while partnering with key stakeholders. Build trust while developing and maintaining key supplier relationships. Exhibit high decision-making quality and customer focus while driving lower cost of materials and services. Drive the vision and purpose of efficiencies to improve use of procurement data and to better analyze supplier relationships.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Lead the development and execution of organizational sourcing strategies in a global environment using current sourcing process, improving processes, and building on analytical methods of competitive market testing, benchmarking, and end-to-end value chain TCO analysis. While utilizing current sourcing processes and tools, identify areas of growth and cost savings opportunities. Be a continuous learner and identify low-cost supply sources with new technology and feature advantages. Provide sourcing solutions and support to the operating units and manage supplier relationships globally. (30%)

Develop and maintain solid category expertise within the organization and the team to achieve best cost solutions, balancing price, quality, quantity, lead-time. Ensure Simpson Strong-Tie is positioned to mitigate mid to long term sourcing risks through the development of alternative sourcing tactics. Drive results to meet or exceed annual quality, material savings, and cash flow goals ensuring compliance. Support our on-going process and resources improvements and implementations of systems. (30%)

Ensure Simpson Strong-Tie meet SLAs. Support third-party risk management programs. Collaborate effectively, promoting positive working relationships with all internal levels, functions, and vendors to build trust and drive results. Oversee remediation efforts, ensuring root cause is addressed to reduce future risk and provide resolutions in a timely manner. Deliver regular updates to key stakeholders. Mentor, coach, and oversee professional development of the team members. Maintain and establish sustainable supply chain initiatives that utilize diverse suppliers and consider environmental impacts. (20%)

Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with key suppliers, leveraging spend across all business units to negotiate favorable contracts and drive value creation. Ownership for all incoming products from the Tawain sourcing office, ZJG raw materials, Asia Buyouts, carton labels, and finished good buyouts. Lead Tawain sourcing office departments including the Lab, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics. Manage all domestic (U.S.) programs (car leases, capex, travel, etc.) as well as Catalogs & Marketing Materials. (20%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• BA/BS in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, business, accounting or manufacturing related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Professional certification in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain is desirable. At least 15+ years related work experience.
• Ability to make strategic buying recommendations and take appropriate action.
• At least 7+ years' strategic sourcing and indirect spend/logistics experience supporting a multi-state matrix organization.
• Proven record of initiating and carrying out cost reduction/productivity improvement programs.
• Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, treasury, risk management, etc.
• Experience with a P&L business unit or division management. Experience with SAP a plus.
• Demonstrated innovative thinking skills and ability synthesize large amounts of information to make well informed decisions that align with long term strategic objectives and short term KPI's.
• Working knowledge of contract administration/law.
• Experience in dealing with manufacturers and distributors.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with external partners and knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
• A progressive, proactive approach that is eager to embrace technology and modern management principles.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in an environment with large volumes of data.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 25% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA. or Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX., and open to remote.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$227,000- $284,000/ year

* Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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