Sourcing Manager
We are seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a diverse portfolio of direct and indirect spend categories. This individual will play a key role in developing supplier strategies, driving cost optimization, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting cross-functional business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in supplier management, contract negotiations, category strategy development, and continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals, cost targets, and operational requirements.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, and ongoing performance management activities.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and service expectations.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support new product introductions and business growth initiatives.
- Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and should-cost evaluations to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
- Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, contract terms, and supplier performance expectations.
- Monitor supplier performance through key metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
- Support inventory optimization and long-term supply planning efforts.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within sourcing and procurement processes.
- Utilize ERP, procurement, and analytics tools to support sourcing decisions and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
- Experience sourcing within a manufacturing environment required.
- Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.
- Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
- Understanding of supply chain risk management, market intelligence, and category strategy development.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and finance functions.
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience sourcing electrical, mechanical, industrial, metal fabrication, electronics, or engineered components.
- Knowledge of supplier quality systems, APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or Source-to-Pay platforms.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or Lean/Six Sigma are a plus.
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