Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Job Requirements

• 8–12+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Proven experience sourcing contractors and/or project-based services in complex environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success leading negotiations and contract development.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth, or low-structure environments.
• Track record of building supplier networks and sourcing strategies in new or underserved markets.
• PREFERRED: Experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, or mission-critical/data center environments.
• Experience supporting capital projects or multi-site expansions.
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems and building processes from the ground up.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with project pipelines and expansion plans.
• Own end-to-end supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding workflows to support rapid scaling across markets and projects.
• Implement supplier onboarding standards (due diligence, safety/insurance, compliance, master data setup, and onboarding documentation) in partnership with Legal, HSE, Finance, and Operations.
• Develop and maintain preferred supplier programs, including prequalification criteria, tiering, and refresh cadences for strategic categories.
• Establish supplier relationship management (SRM) routines for key vendors (scorecards, QBRs, performance reviews, and corrective action plans) to improve delivery, quality, safety, and cost.
• Ensure contracts are operationalized through clear scopes of work, rate structures, and performance expectations that enable predictable execution for project teams.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor availability, pricing volatility, geographic constraints, and single-source dependencies. Provide forward-looking insights on market conditions, capacity constraints, and sourcing risks. Partner with project and operations teams to anticipate and address supply challenges early.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Operations, and Technical teams to align sourcing strategies with demand forecasts. Act as a key interface between procurement and project delivery teams to ensure sourcing supports execution timelines.
• Process & Capability Development: Establish and standardize sourcing processes, tools, and vendor frameworks. Contribute to building a scalable procurement function as the business grows. Drive continuous improvement across sourcing practices and supplier management.