Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Global Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying, leading, and executing strategic cost reduction initiatives across the global supply chain. This role partners with regional Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and key suppliers to deliver sustainable cost savings while maintaining quality, service levels, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide supply chain cost reduction initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including the development and execution of sourcing events; drive selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross functional teams; conduct supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies for operational categories with emphasis on the raw materials for the Oil & Gas and Energy industries.
• Develop and maintain a consistent list of cost savings opportunities across: Direct Materials, Indirect Materials / MRO / PPE / Safety, Logistics and Freight, Warehousing and Distribution, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Negotiations and Outsourcing.
• Build project charters, business cases, financial analyses, and implementation plans.
• Establish project timelines, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Track, validate, and report realized cost savings in partnership with Finance.
• Ensure savings initiatives maintain product quality, customer service, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, sourcing optimization, contract improvements, and outsourcing.
• Analyze spend data and supply chain KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
• Support regional strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance improvement programs.
• Develop standardized tools and best practices for cost savings project management.
• Monitor and model financial tariff impact for all imported materials.
• Build an Inflation model capturing all inflation / deflation estimates by category.
• Supplier Compliance management including internal qualification data or customer requests for Tier 2 reporting.
• Contract Management responsibilities include managing, negotiating, and implementing global supply agreements and regional supply agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, strategic sourcing, project management, or continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional cost savings initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP ERP system and Power BI reporting.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25-50% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, Oil & Gas, Energy sector, or Power Generation and Data Center industry.

About Us

Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Benefits

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fun office environment