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Asphalt Sourcing Leader Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Function: Sourcing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: Hybrid Requisition ID: 64006 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Sourcing Leader is responsible for the development and execution of strategic procurement plans to ensure cost effective procurement of asphalt and other raw materials for the company's network of Asphalt plants. Through the use of analytics, and optimization resources, this individual will partner with Planning, S&T, Business Leaders, Finance, Commercial Team, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to gain and provide insight towards improving supplier lead times, order quantities, and inventory management that results in working capital savings and cost reduction. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate activities across internal functional areas as well as with external vendors, carriers and plant personnel. The Asphalt Sourcing Leader will source with intent, and demonstrate strategic capacities to achieve sustainable competitive advantage, and greater shareholder value. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership responsibilities Desire and demonstrated ability to commit to serving the needs of the team, organization, and plant network subordinating personal interests to the needs of those being led Ability to break down barriers and build team camaraderie across a matrix organization utilizing the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner Skilled at bridging positional and philosophical gaps leading the way toward long term strategy development that is not time bound Capability to focus on short-term objectives without losing sight of long-term value Possesses foundational values to conduct business in a responsible manner and willingness to take ownership of individual and team performance Sourcing activities Establish and advance supplier relationships using supplier management principles to drive results and advance strategic initiatives Develop and implement long term business strategies for assigned region that align with the Roofing and Asphalt's overall business strategy Become market expert in assigned area, acquiring a deep understanding of the asphalt market participants capabilities and shortfalls to leverage and strengthen the supply portfolio Procures asphalt and chemical raw materials for asphalt plants to support finished goods production schedule Obtains accurate vendor data for entry in SAP including material master, vendor master, info records etc. Executes inventory management principles Continuously improves sourcing processes with the objective of eliminating waste and minimizing manual system workarounds Leads productivity projects for raw materials Partner with internal stakeholders on goods receipts not invoiced (GRNI's) and kick outs to ensure suppliers are paid promptly, root cause and take action to prevent future recurrences Acts as a liaison between production planning, operations, commercial sales, and external suppliers in managing the supply of raw materials Maintains and manages supply-demand balances and inventory levels of key raw materials Plant Partnership and Impact Develop influential working relationship with the asphalt plant teams and key business partners by providing insight and advice that consistently improves thinking and decision-making processes and outcomes. Deeply understands the requirements and constraints of the plant and acts decisively to shape its outcome by influencing suppliers, transportation & sourcing through exe