Sourcing Manager

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🏈 Ohio – Remote

🏈 Ohio – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Millwood, Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1985

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

Logistics • Manufacturing • Consulting

Millwood, Inc. is an award-winning, single-source B2B provider of pallets, crates, load-securement products, end-of-line packaging systems, and related packaging services. The company offers new and recycled pallets, custom and returnable packaging solutions, packaging testing and design through an ISTA-certified lab, vendor-managed inventory and recycling programs, and end-of-line machinery and ergonomic equipment. Millwood serves industrial and logistics customers (including 3PL, food & beverage, building materials, aerospace, and others) across North America with sustainability-focused recycling and repair/return programs and a network of facilities and service offerings.

📋 Description

• Lead all strategic sourcing activities within the assigned region, including supplier identification, qualification, negotiation, onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement • Develop and improve sourcing and category management strategies supporting profitability, supply continuity, and business growth • Develop proficiency in Millwood's pallet design software and support costing, quoting, and sourcing decisions • Develop working knowledge of Millwood's order entry and customer support systems, including order management, customer communications, accounts receivable follow-up, and cross-functional coverage • Provide pricing support to Regional Sales Managers using approved costing methodologies, market intelligence, and internal systems • Maintain current pricing by material and region • Maintain supplier, pricing, quoting, and activity records in Salesforce; document supplier capabilities, visit reports, and business developments • Serve as primary contact for supplier-related issues and facilitate resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders • Analyze procurement and market data to identify cost reductions, improve supplier performance, benchmark spending, and support decisions • Conduct monthly reviews of customer pricing and sourcing costs and discuss recommendations with Regional Sales Managers • Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard supplier partners; maintain a prospective-supplier pipeline • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Quality, manufacturing facilities, and supplier partners on costing, quality, performance, and growth • Travel approximately 25% or more as business needs require; submit vendor visit reports and Salesforce updates within 48 hours of visits • Support annual sourcing objectives, supplier diversity initiatives, and cost savings goals • Assist with contingency sourcing plans to mitigate disruptions and ensure supply continuity • Resolve supplier quality concerns and implement corrective actions with operations and quality teams • Participate in strategic planning for regional growth and profitability • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field is preferred or equivalent experience • Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, supplier development, or related disciplines • Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives • Proficiency in Salesforce, or other CRMs required • Current and valid driver's license, with a clean driving record, and the ability to rent a car • In depth knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required • Experience within pallet manufacturing, lumber, wood products, packaging, logistics, or industrial manufacturing environments is preferred • Strong negotiation, analytical, mathematical, and problem solving skills • Ability to analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement data • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple departments and external business partners • Exceptional verbal communication skills, with formal and conversational English; bilingual with Spanish a plus • Clear, concise, and professional written communication skills in English • Detail-orientated • Superior organizational skills • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor • Project management skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions