Global Sourcing Manager

This position is based in the United States and leads strategic procurement initiatives, supplier development, and sourcing activities across designated product categories.

About the role

The Global Sourcing Manager plays a key part in strengthening supplier partnerships, improving supply continuity, and supporting long-term operational goals. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, negotiation expertise, and hands-on supplier management. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role helps ensure supplier quality, compliance, and performance excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to influence global sourcing strategies while contributing to products and solutions that have a meaningful impact worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to support product line requirements and commodity strategies.
• Develop and manage sourcing initiatives, including bid requests, supplier proposals, and procurement documentation.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve competitive business outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance, address issues, and lead corrective and preventive action initiatives when required.
• Build supplier risk mitigation strategies, including secondary and tertiary sourcing plans to ensure supply continuity.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, and other teams to support supplier onboarding and issue resolution.
• Analyze market conditions, sourcing trends, and supplier capabilities to recommend strategic business actions.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, supply chain, or a related business function.
• Strong knowledge of supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor relationship management.
• Ability to assess sourcing risks, analyze market conditions, and develop effective procurement strategies.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, or Legal.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and supplier initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted partnerships.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a professional approach to supplier and internal relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support eligible employees.
• Opportunity to contribute to global sourcing strategies with significant business impact.
• Collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, supplier excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence procurement processes and develop strategic supplier partnerships.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives supporting products and solutions that impact global industries.