Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing ManagerReports To: Production Control ManagerStatus: Full-TimeWorking Hours: TBDPosition SummaryThe Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading all sourcing and procurement activities to ensure timely material availability, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply chain stability. This role drives cost reduction initiatives, manages supplier relationships, and develops sourcing strategies that support production schedules, quality standards, and company financial objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Procurement OperationsOversee and ensure execution of all sourcing and purchasing activities, including purchase order management for fabricated and catalog components, while providing hands-on support as needed to maintain continuityDrive supplier communication and accountability by ensuring distribution of open order reports, monitoring commitments, and stepping in to resolve critical delivery issues when necessaryLead coordination of new part setup and RFQ processes, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, while supporting execution of supplier quotations and onboarding activities as requiredEnsure timely resolution of receiving discrepancies and invoice issues, guiding the team while actively assisting in complex or high-impact casesMonitor MRP outputs and direct purchasing adjustmentsCost & Profit ImprovementLead strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce material costs and total cost of ownership, while maintaining a high level of qualityOwn supplier negotiations related to pricing, terms, lead times, and cost stability without compromising qualityEstablish and track annual cost-savings targets aligned with plant and corporate goalsImplement cost-effective sourcing strategies that ensure quality, delivery, and continuity of supplyReduce supplier-related production disruptions, shortages, and expedite costsNegotiate supplier stocking programs to support quick delivery while minimizing internal inventorySupplier & Supply Chain ManagementMaintain strong professional relationships with vendors and trade partnersEvaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsivenessCoordinate supplier deliveries to support production schedulesIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers as neededQuality, Process Improvement & Team DevelopmentCollaborate with Quality Control to resolve supplier quality issuesLead corrective actions for NCRs with suppliers, QC, and Production ControlPerform cost analyses and supplier comparisonsSupervise, train, and develop sourcing staffStandardize sourcing processes and best practicesPromote cross-functional collaboration and team developmentCross-Functional & Global CollaborationPartner with Application Engineering to support design-for-cost and manufacturabilitySupport new product introductions and engineering changes through proactive sourcingCollaborate with sister companies on sourcing strategy and global procurement initiativesPosition RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturingProven track record of cost reduction and supplier performance improvementExperience managing or leading buyers or procurement staffSkills & CompetenciesStrong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong leadership and supplier relationship management skillsPhysical Demands:Position requires sitting working at a keyboard over 2/3 of time.Position requires standing under 1/3 of time.Position requires walking under 1/3 of time.Position requires reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling under 1/3 of time.Position requires climbing and balancing under 1/3 of time.Position requires talking 2/3 of time.Position requires climbing stairs under 1/3 of time.Position requires hearing over 2/3 of time.Position requires using close, distance, and color vision over 2/3 of time.Position requires reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time.Position requires regular and reliable attendance.