Manager, Sourcing Portfolio
Sourcing Portfolio Manager
Auburn, CA (Hybrid | 50% Onsite Required)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead category strategy development and execution across critical spend areas supporting a large industrial and power generation organization. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, driving sourcing initiatives that deliver value through market intelligence, supplier engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate brings a strong strategic sourcing background, executive presence, and experience leading procurement teams within industrial, manufacturing, construction, utility, or related environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across categories including Construction Services, Major Equipment, and/or Direct Materials.
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier analyses to identify cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation opportunities.
- Partner with business stakeholders and Power Generation leadership to influence sourcing decisions and procurement strategies.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, sourcing recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership teams.
- Drive supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop sourcing professionals and category leaders while fostering a high-performance procurement organization.
- Utilize analytics and market insights to support procurement decision-making and long-term category planning.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including developing and implementing category strategies.
- Industry experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Construction Services
- Major Equipment
- Direct Materials
- Prior people leadership experience managing sourcing professionals, category managers, or category leaders.
- Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and present to executive leadership.
- Experience conducting market research, developing sourcing strategies, and aligning procurement initiatives with broader business goals.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strategic sourcing leader with experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, construction, utility, or power generation organizations.
- Trusted business partner capable of building credibility with senior leadership and driving procurement outcomes through influence rather than authority.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage market data and business insights to inform sourcing strategies.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with significant exposure to executive-level decision-makers.
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