Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical and Supplier Programs

Job Responsibilities

Own mechanical category strategy, segmentation, and supplier consolidation initiatives to reduce fragmentation and create efficiency across tail-spend suppliers.

Led strategic sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ) and negotiations for mechanical components, leveraging market research and benchmarking to identify cost savings and alternate sources.

Partner with Engineering and NPI teams to influence specifications, standardization efforts, and design-for-cost initiatives that drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

Conduct supplier business reviews and relationship management for mechanical suppliers, addressing quality, delivery, cost, and technology roadmaps.

Maintain and improve best-in-class sourcing processes and systems including supplier selection, segmentation, risk management, contract management; identify and drive continuous improvement.

Manage savings hopper intake, tracking, and reporting processes; maintain and improve cost savings tracking database and communication of productivity savings pipeline.

Facilitate and coordinate supplier segmentation and risk management processes, including supplier risk assessments and action plans.

Own diverse and veteran-owned supplier reporting and tracking.

Own supplier sustainability and ESG program execution; drive implementation of supply chain emissions tracking, supplier assessments, and compliance reporting for supply chain regulations.

Prepare and coordinate supplier performance data for Supplier Business Reviews; maintain and improve supplier metrics/scorecard processes and create automated reports and analytics dashboards.

Lead and support key strategic sourcing initiatives and annual Strategic Sourcing strategy deployment activities.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or other technically related field
• Experience: 5-7 years of sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Experience with mechanical components, manufacturing suppliers, or direct materials sourcing: 2+ years
• Experience with mechanical components, manufacturing suppliers, or direct materials sourcing: 2+ years
• Experience sourcing data from PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), and assembling useful scorecards, reports, and analytics dashboards (Power BI experience preferred): 2+ years
• Program/project management experience with small to mid-size projects: 2+ years
• Working knowledge of supply chain ESG frameworks, Scope 3 emissions tracking, and supplier sustainability assessment methodologies preferred

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership traits including superior communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Pioneering ability to take charge, deliver results, effectively build relationships both internal and external and communicate well with all organizational levels
• Proven ability to operate strategically, while understanding the tactical implications of decisions
• Strong negotiations, problem solving, analytical skills, and financial acumen
• Passionate about continuous improvement and challenging the status quo; self-driven and resourceful with ability to work under general supervision
• High proficiency with Oracle and Excel; technologically savvy with ability to quickly learn new systems

Work Context

• Working Conditions: Standard office conditions
• Travel:
• Equipment Operation: Standard office equipment

Salary And Other Compensation

• Target Rate: Between $126,280 to $141,750/year
• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement
• Bonus: Eligible based upon performance results