Bilingual Sourcing Manager, Electronics & Plastics - The Toro Company

Bilingual Sourcing Manager, Electronics & Plastics

• The Toro Company The Toro Company
• 3.3 Riverside, CA Job Details $122,000
• $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Computer operation Spanish Power BI Economics Data visualization software proficiency Procurement strategy development New product development 5 years Bachelor's degree in finance Bachelor of Science Engineering Bachelor's degree in business English Bachelor's degree in economics Finance Analysis skills Developing strategic sourcing strategies Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Supply chain management Blueprint reading Computer skills Manufacturing Bachelor's degree in accounting SAP ERP Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Business Operations Research & development Leadership Supply Chain Management Accounting Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration Bachelor's degree in supply chain management Product lifecycle management Procurement negotiation Full Job Description Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company

• Precision Irrigation Division the best place in Riverside, CA to build a career.

At The Toro Company's Riverside, California location, we pride ourselves as being an industry leader in outdoor irrigation solutions for our partners in the Commercial and Agriculture industries. Our products utilize some of the most cutting-edge technology while proving high durability through heavy usage and severe weather conditions. At this location, our teams are collaborative with a great balance of tenured and junior level employees which allows growth opportunities, but also a new way of thinking. Here, you have the ability to join a team that is highly talented and passionate about what they do.

Your Opportunity :

The Sourcing Manager has impactful Sourcing team contributor responsible for integrated sourcing management and oversight throughout new product/part development and production activity collaborating efforts with Marketing, Design Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Commodity Managers, Plant Sourcing, Manufacturing and Suppliers. The Division Sourcing Manager works with project teams, suppliers, engineering and manufacturing to provide sourcing support, determine technology design approaches and alignment of supplier capabilities in order to provide cost, quality and supply advantages. The Divisional Sourcing Manager serves as a liaison for cross-functional sourcing participation in all development and design changes that require RFQ's or ECN's/ECO's within the NPD process phase gates. Oversees sourcing strategy and monitors the effectiveness of supply for production and pilot builds.

Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa , regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Work Location:

This role is conveniently located in Riverside, CA, 92504! There may be business needs that require 5-days/week in the office, however this office typically follows a Hybrid work-location model: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in the office. Wednesday and Friday are optional Remote/Work From Home days. This is subject to change at any time, and the successful finalist should be equally comfortable working 5-days on-site. What Will You Do? In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: Identifies and maintains current knowledge regarding approved supplier capabilities, technologies and processes in order to assist in the matching of appropriate suppliers for new parts originating from new or revised BOM's. Research of new technologies, materials, and suppliers that can be incorporated in new product development and existing production. Serve as an internal resource regarding supplier new products, capabilities, technologies, and sourcing process. Serves as an active product development team member in all phases of Toro's development processes to ensure cross-functional objectives of New Product Development (NPD). Participates in new product/part design/Change Orders reviews and coordinates the election and participation of applicable suppliers. Provides standard costing assistance to the NPD project teams and product management personnel throughout the product life cycle. Monitors Production Sourcing to proactively assure part availability, identify & collaborate with other sourcing members to manage shortages, manage contractual obligations and establish comprehensive sourcing strategies. Participates with AME's and product designers in identifying new outsourcing or insourcing opportunities as part of the Make vs. Buy decisions. Participates in pre-production manufacturing pilot runs and start-up of new product manufacturing as necessary to assure on-time delivery of parts and a high level of supplier performance. Works as a team member with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing in the supplier assessment and qualification processes to determine supplier capabilities for meeting cost, quality, information, and service and delivery requirements. Assist in the monitoring and management of outsourced tools. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. All other tasks, projects, and assignments as assigned.

Job Dimensions:

Typical office environment as it pertains to lighting, temperature, and noise level when in administrative / operations offices. Able to travel throughout North America, approximately 20%. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and to handle other computer components. What Do You Need? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

Bilingual:

Excellent oral and written communications in English and Spanish. A Bachelor's of Science degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, business, accounting, manufacturing, or related field, is required. Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience; sourcing technical and mechanical parts or related components. Electronics or technology NPD project support. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and ability to prioritize in a development environment. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and team leadership skills. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Strong analytical abilities and research skills, including using internet sources as a resource. High level of desktop software PC skills. Understanding of enterprise purchasing and planning systems (SAP). Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.

Preferred Skills:

Prior industry experience with TTC Toro Irrigation and Lighting, and/or the irrigation industry preferred. Experience with Power BI, SAP, and/or Quality Emphasis preferred. What Can We Give You? At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits

• The Toro company offers employees at our Riverside, CA location a variety of perks, including: Dress for your day
• We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. Location
• This role is conveniently located in Riverside, CA, 92504! Summer Hours
• Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Riverside, CA location are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. Volunteerism
• The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. Wellness
• TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. Competitive Salary
• The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable pay range for this posting would be $122,000
• 150,000.

Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the EVEN app. At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. #LI-Hybrid