Strategic Sourcing (Buyer) Supervisor
Company: Snap-on Inc
Location: Rowland Heights
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview WHO WE ARE: Snap-on continually strives
to be an employer of choice and offers a GREAT PLACE TO WORK. City
of Industry's average seniority is 15 years! People know Snap-on
for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion
and character of our people that make our company a global leader.
With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of
brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard
together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team. WORKING WITH
SNAP-ON HAS BENEFITS! \n Medical, dental, and vision may start one
month from date of hire. \n \n Medical Options: Aetna Health Fund,
PPO, EPO; Kaiser HMO \n Dental Options: Aetna Basic Plan & High
Option Plan \n Vision plan through Vision Service Plan (VSP) \n \n
Vacation - start earning at an annual 2-week rate from day one. \n
Ten (10) paid holidays up to 2 additional floating holidays per
calendar year. \n Up to six (6) paid sick days per year. \n For
hourly & non-exempt associates, vacation, floating holidays, and
holidays are included in the calculation of overtime. \n Bonus or
incentives depending on position and level. \n Basic life, basic
accidental death, and dismemberment coverage. \n Employee Stock
Purchase Plan - annual optional enrollment period. \n 401(k) Plan
with matching employer contributions (50% on the first 6%) \n Short
term and long-term disability. \n Snap-on offers a 50% discount for
tools and merchandise. \n Discounts for other various services and
items such as phone services, computers, travel, auto rentals and
more. \n Employee Assistance Program that includes Mental Health
Counseling, Life Coaching and Legal/Financial Resources for
employees and immediate family members. \n Other health education
programs include smoking cessation, and seasonal flu shots. \n
Education Assistance for qualified associates at $5,250/annually \n
Market competitive compensation with rewards for high performance
and special skills \n \n POSITION OVERVIEW: The Strategic Sourcing
Manager oversees all procurement activities for City of Industry.
Responsible for overseeing, selecting and purchasing quality
products including electronic components to include, but not
limited to, negotiating with and developing supplier relationships,
tracking orders, reviewing inventory levels, forecasting, quality
assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management.
Additionally, the position drives continuous improvement across all
procurement-related functions including controlling costs, ensuring
on-time delivery, and implementing effective inventory strategies.
Key internal partners include Operations, R&D Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering and RCI. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES - The following outlines the primary duties and
responsibilities associated with this position; however, it is not
an exhaustive list. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
This summary represents the general scope of work, and the minimum
qualifications required for entry into the position or
classification. It does not necessarily reflect the qualifications
or performance of current incumbents. Reasonable accommodation may
be provided to individuals with disabilities to enable them to
perform the essential functions of the role. \n Direct and manage
daily purchasing operations carried out by buyers and purchasing
agents. \n Proactively take appropriate action to avoid shortages,
out of stock material, back orders and mitigate material lead-time
increases. \n Evaluate obsolete materials and inform Management of
the supplier suggestive alternatives. Request estimates where
appropriate and negotiate costs based on current standard cost. \n
Make recommendations on forecasts, utilizing existing market trends
and data analysis to effectively plan purchase releases while being
cost efficient. \n Define and monitor key performance indicators
(KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of planning and purchasing
functions. \n Collaborate closely with plant leadership to align
procurement and planning efforts with operational needs. \n
Continuously review performance metrics and process outcomes to
identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective
actions. \n Create and execute resource optimization plans to
ensure efficient use of materials, equipment, and personnel. \n
Partner with the corporate sourcing team to maintain regulatory
compliance across all site operations. Ensure all procurement and
planning activities comply with company policies and applicable
local, state, and federal laws and regulations. \n Manage, mentor,
and develop a team of direct reports, including buyers and
planners, to support organizational goals. \n \n WHAT YOU BRING TO
THE TEAM: Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary
for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the
qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification.
The additional requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job
successfully, the applicable candidate must be a team player. \n \n
Education & Experience : bachelor's degree in supply chain,
business, engineering, or a related field is required. A degree in
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred. Must
have 3 years of planning and sourcing experience in a manufacturing
environment, preferably within the defense, aerospace, automotive,
or high-tech industries. \n \n Technical & Sourcing Expertise :
Strong hands-on technical aptitude with a proven track record in
sourcing electronic components such as AD converters, memory
modules, microprocessors, and Dyron. \n \n Leadership &
Communication : Demonstrated leadership in aligning and influencing
cross-functional teams toward common goals. Must be able to
effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the
organization, including global teams in various geographic
locations and time zones. \n \n Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
: Highly skilled in performing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
analysis to support data-driven supplier and component selection.
Capable of solving complex problems with limited precedent and
developing new standards as needed. Strong ability to manage
processes, analyze information, and make sound decisions. \n \n
Process Improvement & Strategic Thinking : Proven ability to drive
continuous improvement and lead change management initiatives that
result in enhanced profitability, product quality, and workplace
safety. Strategic thinker with strong planning and tactical
execution capabilities. Proficient in analyzing and interpreting
financial and operational data. \n \n Ethics & Integrity :
Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and
professionalism. \n \n Team Building & Organizational Skills :
Strong organizational and team development skills with a history of
building effective, high-performing teams. \n \n Technical
Proficiency : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. \n
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