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Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management

ASC Engineered Solutions

Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ASC Engineered Solutions is looking for a Senior Manager Strategic Outsourcing & Vendor Management who will be responsible for developing and executing the foundrys outsourcing strategy while managing critical supplier and service-provider relationships that support manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary liaison between plant leadership and external vendors ensuring outsourced services contractors and suppliers deliver safe cost-effective and high-quality support to the foundry.

The position is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through strategic partnerships while maintaining accountability for vendor performance contract management cost control service levels safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will work closely with Operations Engineering Maintenance Supply Chain Environmental Health & Safety Quality and Finance teams to support production objectives and plant performance.

How You Will Help:

Strategic Outsourcing & Supplier Strategy

Develop and execute the foundrys outsourcing strategy to support operational goals production requirements and capacity needs.
Identify opportunities to leverage external partners for machining maintenance tooling engineering services temporary labor environmental services transportation and capital projects.
Evaluate make-versus-buy decisions and provide recommendations based on cost quality capacity and operational risk.
Lead sourcing initiatives to improve service levels reduce costs and increase operational flexibility.
Develop business cases and ROI analyses for outsourced services and strategic supplier partnerships.
Benchmark supplier strategies and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Manage relationships with key foundry suppliers contractors and outsourced service providers.
Establish performance expectations service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for vendors.
Conduct regular vendor reviews focused on quality delivery responsiveness safety performance and cost management.
Develop vendor scorecards and performance reporting to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with suppliers to identify process improvements cost reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies.

Operations & Plant Support

Collaborate with plant leadership to ensure vendors support production schedules maintenance activities and operational priorities.
Manage outsourced maintenance repair and reliability services to maximize equipment uptime and plant performance.
Coordinate vendor support for capital projects facility improvements equipment installations and operational expansions.
Ensure contractor resources are available to support planned shutdowns preventative maintenance programs and production demands.
Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to identify external resources needed to address technical and capacity challenges.

Contract & Commercial Management

Lead contract negotiations renewals pricing discussions and service agreements with suppliers and contractors.
Monitor vendor spend and identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation.
Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to service expectations.
Work closely with Procurement Finance and Legal teams to manage supplier agreements and mitigate commercial risks.
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes related to outsourced services and contractor spend.

Safety Quality & Compliance

Ensure all vendors and contractors comply with company safety standards environmental requirements and operational procedures.
Partner with EHS leadership to oversee contractor onboarding training and safety performance.
Monitor supplier quality metrics and work with vendors to address performance issues and corrective actions.
Conduct vendor risk assessments focused on operational continuity financial stability safety and regulatory compliance.
Support audits and compliance initiatives involving third-party service providers.

What You Will Bring:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Operations Management Business Administration Manufacturing or a related field required.
8 years of experience in manufacturing operations strategic sourcing supplier management procurement plant operations maintenance management or related disciplines.
Experience working within a foundry metals manufacturing heavy industrial casting forging machining or industrial production environment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success managing contractor relationships outsourced services and supplier performance.
Experience negotiating complex service agreements and delivering measurable cost savings.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations maintenance practices capital projects and supplier management.

Required Experience:

Manager

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