Sourcing Manager at LSC Communications in NORWALK, Connecticut

Job Description:

Summary

"MCLC" (currently a division of LSC Communications), after the acquisition of LSC by Atlas Holdings, LLC in late 2020, is evolving into a stand-alone $1+ billion private magazine and catalog printing, services and logistics company. We plan to go to market in 2022 under a new name, as we rapidly improve operations and profitability. Our customers and employees are excited for the journey ahead because of our solid foundation coupled with attractive existing and new market opportunities.

Reporting to the Vice President of Sourcing, the Category / Supply Chain Development Leader will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a mix of critical direct and indirect categories in a ~$1B magazine and catalog printing business with operations spread across 7 primary facilities in the Eastern half of the United States.

The leader in this role will / will be:

• Develop world class category / supply chain strategies which deliver on all aspects of total cost and differentiate MCLC with its customers.
• Own the supplier relationships for assigned categories of paper, ink and others as needed.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans: long-term agreements, annual contracts, spot buys, etc. Includes exit strategies for unsuccessful categories.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the supply base as it maps to MCLC's global demand.
• Work with internal partners and cross-functional team members in accordance with the category strategy to drive supplier selection, development, and performance.
• Identify potential gaps in MCLC's overall sourcing approach. Provide recommendations to address those potential gaps including contingency plans & risk analysis.
• Drive for consolidation of suppliers & standardization wherever possible.
• Development of preferred, diverse suppliers and those with track records of best in class sustainability within their industry.
• Optimize the various infrastructure / asset platforms within the company for critical make vs. buy decision making and the attainment of customer service goals.
• Lead and execute complex contractual relationships.
• Understands all market aspects of assigned commodities and is recognized as the global industry expert. Provide category insights and proposals to MCLC leadership as needed.
• Be capable of working at all levels within the company, supply base, and end customer businesses.

• Bachelor's Degree, in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations Management OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of Sourcing & Category Management experience
• Knowledge of the printing industry is valuable but experience in an industrial / light manufacturing environment required.
• Expert knowledge of purchasing, purchasing systems for direct and indirect materials
• Track record of strong negotiations, developing sourcing strategy and delivering results
• Experience supporting plant operations, supporting make/buy decision making, and cost modeling/should-costing tools
• Possess an understanding of industry quality standards
• Strong data analysis skills
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and working in an ERP environment (SAP preferred)
• Coordination, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to travel 20% - 30% (predominantly eastern US)
• Able to consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex and significant problems in a collaborative fashion.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to work concurrently on multiple complex and sometimes ambiguous problems.
• Able to communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization.
• Able to communicate in an effective and approachable style that engages others and builds credibility. Able to provide rationale when delivering complex or challenging information.
• Able to determine the most appropriate medium when conveying information to large groups or to reinforce a message.
• Atlanta, Chicago, or proximity to a significant facility in IL, IN, PA, KY or TN is preferred.

With a rich history of industry experience, innovative solutions and service reliability, LSC Communications is a global leader in print and digital media solutions. Its traditional and digital print-related services and office products serve the needs of publishers, merchandisers and retailers around the world. With advanced technology and a consultative approach, LSC's supply chain solutions meet the needs of each business by getting their content into the right hands as efficiently as possible.

Learn more about how we bring great stories to life by visiting www.lsccom.com

LSC Communications is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.