Manager, Global Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals while driving a high-performance culture.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier consolidation and long-term partnership initiatives.
• Enhance supply chain resiliency through dual/multi-sourcing strategies, localization efforts, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, competitive sourcing, supplier development, and value engineering.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and lead continuous improvement efforts across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to support production, new product introductions, capacity planning, and strategic business initiatives.
• Monitor sourcing KPIs and provide leadership with strategic insights and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• 5–10+ years of leading a team in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, global supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier networks in low-cost regions and navigating global supply chain complexities.
• Strong analytical, financial, contract management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven sourcing strategies.