Strategic Sourcing Manager

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

TheStrategic Sourcing Manageris responsible fordeveloping and executing sourcing strategies to ensure that a companys procurement operations are cost-effective efficient and aligned with overall businessobjectives. This role involvesidentifying evaluating and selecting suppliers negotiating pricing managing supplier relationships and driving cost-effective sourcing practices globally. The individual will ensure that procurement operations align with the companys goals supply chain requirements and sustainabilityobjectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Global Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy to meet the companysobjectivesbalancingcost quality and delivery timelines across regions.

• Supplier Selection and Management:Identify evaluate and onboard global suppliers. Build andmaintainstrong long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality products/services and reliability.

• Negotiation: Negotiate best pricing with suppliers. Drive cost savings through effectiveapparelnegotiationbest practicesand continuous supplier evaluation.

• Cost Optimization: Continuouslymonitorand analyze sourcing performance toidentifyopportunities for cost reductions process improvements and efficiency gains.

• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to stay updated on global sourcing trends pricing and supplier innovations. Assess supplier performance and market conditions regularly to adjust sourcing strategies.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development procurement quality assurance finance andlogisticsteams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business needs and goals.

• Risk Management:Identifyand mitigate sourcing risks such as geopolitical factors supply chain disruptions and currency fluctuations. Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.

• Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure sourcing practices are aligned with corporate sustainability goals ethical sourcing standards and compliance with global regulatory requirements.

• Reporting and Metrics: Develop and present reports on sourcing activities supplier performance cost savings and strategic initiatives to senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 4-year College degree or equivalent business experience preferred

• Five to Ten years experience in sourcing procurementproduct development or supply chain management with a proventrack recordof managing sourcing functions in a global environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment PCs laptop telephone will be required.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio walkie talkie text message and email is required. The ability to lift bend push pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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