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Jacuzzi Group

Manufactures whirlpool baths and spas

Sourcing Lead

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStreamwood, IL, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements is required.
  • Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to support business objectives, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
  • Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
  • Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop new suppliers to support business growth and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships while driving accountability for quality, delivery, service, and cost performance.
  • Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, capacity constraints, and commodity forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Support supplier business reviews and performance management activities, including scorecard development and corrective action follow-up.
  • Collaborate with the Planning team to monitor inventory levels and demand requirements, ensuring material availability while optimizing working capital.
  • Partner with Planning and Operations teams to ensure materials are available for production schedules and customer commitments.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Operations Planning and Demand Planning teams to manage long-lead-time materials and supply constraints.
  • Use the Infor LN enterprise resource planning system to track purchase orders, deliveries, inventory status, and supplier performance metrics.
  • Partner with the Manager, Sourcing and Purchasing to identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
  • Partner with Product Management on New Product Introduction initiatives, source strategic suppliers, and ensure readiness for successful product launches.
  • Analyze purchasing data and spending patterns to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, and risk reduction.
  • Develop and implement contingency plans to minimize disruptions caused by material shortages, supplier constraints, transportation challenges, or other supply chain risks.
  • Monitor vendor on-time delivery performance and lead root cause analysis activities for delivery failures.
  • Drive corrective and preventive action plans with suppliers to improve performance and prevent recurring issues.
  • Resolve and escalate supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and contractual matters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

About the Company

Jacuzzi Group

Manufactures whirlpool baths and spas

Jacuzzi Group makes home and commercial hydrotherapy products, focusing on spas and whirlpool baths. Its core product line includes self-contained whirlpool baths with built-in jets, heating, and filtration, as well as portable hydrotherapy pumps that turn ordinary bathtubs into spas. The system works by pumping water and air through strategically placed jets to create a massaging action, with integrated heating and filtration to maintain water quality. Jacuzzi differentiates itself through a long, family-driven heritage that evolved from a medical device into consumer spa products, a track record of evolving jet-integrated bathtubs, and a strong brand presence in both Hollywood and households. The company’s goal is to provide accessible hydrotherapy and home spa experiences, while expanding its product offerings and maintaining leadership in the residential and commercial spa markets.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Valdosta, GA
Founded
1915

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