JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Title: Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing




Location: Vernon Hills, IL




Department: PFR Sourcing




Reports To: Director, PFR Sourcing



Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.



JOB PURPOSE:



The Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, is responsible for managing global sourcing activities for Purchase for Resale (PFR) items that support RPM's Consumer Group product portfolio, as well as select direct materials used in manufacturing.

This role focuses on optimizing cost, quality, service, and supply continuity across resale products, raw materials, and packaging.

Working closely with Supply Chain, Product Management, R&D, Quality, and Operations, this role ensures that both PFR and direct materials suppliers meet technical, commercial, and operational requirements while supporting company growth and profitability.



RESPONSIBILITIES:




Supplier Management:

• Manage a global supplier base for PFR and select direct materials.
  
  
  


• Ensure suppliers meet performance expectations for quality, cost, delivery, service, regulatory compliance, and technical capability.
  


• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic business reviews.
  


• Monitor PFR supplier capabilities to ensure readiness for product launches, line expansions, and category growth.
  
  
  

• Lead RFQs/RFPs for both PFR categories and select direct materials.
  
  
  


• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms and recommend sourcing decisions.
  


• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) for PFR and select direct categories.
  


• Collaborate with Sourcing and Product Management on PFR SKU sourcing.
  


• Coordinate cross-functionally to support all sourcing activities related to new product launches.
  
  
  

• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities across assigned categories.
  


• Understand global commodity markets, material trends, and cost drivers affecting the coatings industry.
  


• Support standard cost updates.
  


• Provide cost inputs for business cases, new product development (NPD), and PFR margin analysis.
  

• Support creation and negotiation of supply agreements, pricing contracts, and commercial terms.
  


• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, regulatory, and product compliance requirements.
  


• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source exposure, quality concerns, capacity constraints, and geopolitical issues.
  


• Support business continuity planning for PFR and critical material suppliers.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field-or equivalent experience.
  
  
  


• 5-10 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, ideally in global, consumer goods, chemicals, coatings, or manufacturing environments.
  
  
  


• Strong understanding of supply chains related to finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
  
  
  


• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and commercial agreement support.
  


• Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret complex data sets and market trends.
  


• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  


• Working knowledge of financial concepts such as cost structures, budgeting, and savings validation.
  


• SAP and Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
  
  
  


• Travel: 25% (International & Domestic)
  

• Expertise in PFR category and Direct Sourcing
  


• Strong negotiation skills
  


• Supplier relationship management
  


• Data-driven problem solving
  


• Risk assessment and mitigation
  


• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  


• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  


• Attention to detail and operational discipline