Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Leads the strategic sourcing process for assigned enterprise categories by developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing RFx events on behalf of the enterprise.

Requirements

• Develops and implements category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives
• Leads RFx events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for assigned categories, including bid preparation, evaluation, and supplier selection
• Manages supplier relationships, including performance reviews, issue resolution, and ongoing communications
• Analyzes data and market trends—including commodities indices—to inform sourcing decisions, price negotiations, and strategy development
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment of sourcing strategies
• Negotiates major contracts and agreements, ensuring value, quality, delivery, and price compliance
• Researches and develops a pipeline of qualified suppliers for assigned categories
• Designs and applies supplier evaluation techniques to assess quality, reliability, and performance
• Tracks and reports on category performance, supplier effectiveness, and cost savings
• Maintains currency with respect to technical, analytical, and industry skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K matching
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Days