Strategic Sourcing Sr Mgr

J  o  b    D  e  s  c  r  i  p  t  i  o  n

Job Profile Title:

Strategic Sourcing Sr Mgr

Job Code:

19492

Profile Title:

19492 Strategic Sourcing Sr Mgr

Grade / Band:

IC4

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Senior Sourcing Manager supports centralized sourcing activities across multiple business units to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and foster supplier collaboration. This role executes sourcing strategies that leverage enterprise-wide buying power while aligning with specific operational needs. As a subject matter expert for assigned categories, the Senior Sourcing Manager ensures strong alignment between business stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value, innovation, and compliance. Additionally, the role manages sourcing initiatives within designated categories and contributes to enterprise-wide efforts to maximize value and eliminate duplication.

Execute strategic sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier innovation for assigned categories.

Lead sourcing projects including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management.

Partner with business unit leaders to balance enterprise-wide sourcing benefits with operational needs.

Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and process improvement.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Act as a liaison between business units and suppliers, ensuring expectations are aligned and outcomes delivered.

Facilitate communication and conflict resolution among stakeholders to promote sourcing excellence.

Enhance sourcing tools, templates, and reporting to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

Ensure sourcing processes adhere to corporate policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.

Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and measure performance.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration.

Required

Master's Degree

Preferred

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

progressive sourcing or procurement experience, with demonstrated success in cross-functional or enterprise-wide initiatives.

Required

Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor complex sourcing projects, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

Required

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects from initiation through closure.

Required

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.

Required

Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa & Oracle).

Required

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Required

Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP) is a plus.

Preferred

Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CTPRP).

Preferred

Enterprise Collaboration: Builds partnerships across business units to maximize sourcing value.

Strategic Sourcing Execution: Delivers cost savings and supplier innovation through well-executed sourcing strategies.

Supplier Relationship Management: Maintains performance-focused, collaborative supplier partnerships.

Analytical Decision Making: Uses data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Process Excellence: Drives consistent, efficient, and compliant sourcing processes.

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying 10 pounds

X

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Distant vision

X

Driving

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting 10 pounds

X

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Typing

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Organization

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X