We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee a team of 11 in executing critical projects and processes that drive annual cost savings and process improvement goals. In this role, you will develop and implement robust standard work practices to ensure the timely and successful delivery of initiatives such as continuous improvement projects, new product introductions, supply chain escalations, and pricing management, all while exceeding customer expectations. Anchoring all efforts in Lean principles and the MasterBrand Way toolkit, you will collaborate closely with the Strategic Sourcing team to prioritize and deliver strategies, quotes, and projects that align with supplier capabilities and market conditions. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will develop solutions that balance cost, quality, and risk management to meet consumer needs. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with policies and procedures, provide high-value analytics to support decision-making, and address business priorities as identified by the Vice President of Sourcing.Responsibilities:Oversee a team of 11 to ensure execution of critical projects / process to deliver annual cost and process goalsDevelop and drive robust process using standard work/written instruction around critical tasks to complete on time and meet / exceed customer expectations (CI projects, New Product Introduction, Supply escalations, Pricing management)Anchor all efforts and initiatives with MasterBrand Way toolkit and Lean principles.Support the Strategic Sourcing team to ensure strategies, projects, quotes, etc. are delivered on time and prioritized to best meet needs of the company given supplier capabilities and market status.Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their requirements and capabilities to develop solutions that meet the consumers’ needs by leveraging cost, service, product development, quality and risk management. Ensure data is fact-based so that internal and external vendors can utilize high value analytics to drive their decisions for performance enhancements.Provide support to ensure that stakeholders, team members, and suppliers are compliant with all policies and procedures.Effectively prioritize and problem solve various business needs as identified or directed by Vice President of Sourcing.
