Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager

Summary

The Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing sourcing strategy, supplier management, and end-to-end supply chain performance for assigned commodities.

This role identifies and qualifies suppliers, negotiates and manages contracts, and ensures alignment with business requirements and performance standards.

It plays a critical role in driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and the development of long-term partnerships while building supplier and commodity roadmaps that support overall business objectives.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management


* Identify, select, and qualify suppliers to meet business needs.


* Monitor market trends, cost structures, and supplier technology roadmaps.


* Negotiate and manage supplier contracts covering pricing, payment terms, delivery lead times, inventory terms, and liabilities.


* Develop and implement supplier management practices and rationalization strategies.


* Lead consignment inventory programs and supplier exit plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to align sourcing strategies.


* Facilitate communication between internal staff and external suppliers to resolve issues and foster strong relationships.

Supplier Performance & Cost Management


* Manage current supplier relationships with primary ownership of performance improvements in quality, delivery, year-over-year deflation initiatives, and lead time.


* Analyze and monitor supplier performance metrics and conduct business reviews.


* Ensure accurate ERP data, including lead times and costing.


* Lead sourcing and outsourcing transition projects.

Key Metrics for Success


* ERP Data Accuracy per the performance metrics


* Assigned commodities meet or exceed defined Supplier Performance metrics


* Year-over-year cost reductions.


* Supplier base simplification and consolidation.


* % of ‘A Suppliers’ on contract (where on-time delivery, defect rate, and lead time are consistently performing at or better than standard).

Education & Experience


* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or other procurement-related education is preferred.

(CPM/CPIM/CPSCM) Relevant experience will be considered.


* Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing or commodity management.


* Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts.


* Proficiency in ERP systems (Infor XA preferred) within a manufacturing job shop environment.

Key Skills & Abilities


* Strategic Thinking – Ability to define and execute sourcing strategies.


* Analytical Skills – Strong ability to analyze cost structures and supplier pe...