Strategic Sourcing Manager

Position: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Department: Supply Chain Procurement
Experience: 5+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the supplier base to achieve the best value, quality, and total cost.
• Conduct market research and analyze supplier capabilities, industry trends, and market conditions.
• Lead the selection, nomination, onboarding, and contract management of new suppliers.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key commodities, materials, components, and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering cost, quality, lead time, delivery, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in coordination with Material Planning and Supplier Quality teams.
• Support regional and global Supply Chain initiatives, strategic planning, budgeting, and sourcing projects.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction, process-improvement, and supplier-development initiatives.
• Build strong relationships and strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Innovation, Quality, Planning, and other cross-functional teams to support new product and process initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing activities and projects are completed within agreed timelines.
• Coach and mentor sourcing team members and support cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Development, Quality Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement practices, supplier management, contract management, and supplier risk assessment.
• Proven negotiation skills with experience in achieving cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional and regional/global teams.
• Advanced experience in Supplier Development and Quality Processes.
• Leadership experience with the ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.