Sourcing Manager - Power & Electronics

About the role

The Sourcing Manager at Panduit leads global and regional sourcing strategies that drive business growth, strengthen the supply chain, and support new product development. This role involves developing sourcing strategies for complex commodities, managing supplier relationships, leading commercial activities, driving productivity and cost-reduction initiatives, and influencing sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for complex commodities that drive business growth, cost savings, and supply chain performance.
• Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships while supporting supplier rationalization and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead commercial activities including contract management, RFPs, supplier negotiations, product qualification, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality, delivery, and service expectations are achieved at the lowest total cost.
• Partner cross-functionally to support new product development, supplier manufacturing readiness, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Monitor commodity markets, support annual budgeting, and provide strategic insights on material availability and sourcing opportunities.
• Influence sourcing, negotiation, and contracting decisions for global and regional projects with a strong focus on integrity and business impact.
• Improve supplier performance through scorecards, supplier development plans, and long-term strategic partnerships focused on quality, cost, lead time, and service improvements.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives including inventory reduction, lead time improvements, spend management, ROI tracking, and operational efficiency.
• Lead projects to achieve sourcing goals, deliver cost savings, and ensure successful on-time product launches.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across sourcing systems, processes, and purchasing procedures, including Oracle vendor and item management.
• Mentor and support sourcing team members in sourcing strategies, negotiation techniques, and best practice procurement methodologies.

Requirements

• Education: BBA/BSBA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certificates: CPIM/CPM/CSCP/APICS certification preferred or commitment to achieve.
• Experience: 7+ years in sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain. Sourcing experience in manufacturing, power, or electronics finished goods required. Global sourcing experience in Power and Electronic Products a strong plus.
• Knowledge: Understanding of supply chain concepts (e.g. global sourcing, planning & inventory), ability to make and support business decisions, and familiarity with cost reduction strategies.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, supplier relationship building, project management, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Systems: Experience using ERPs (like SAP or Oracle) and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural business environment while managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
• This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
• Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. This role qualifies for an incentive plan based on individual and company performance.