Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans for assigned spend categories.

Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost savings opportunities, discover and recruit new suppliers, and extract innovative ideas from the supply base.

Lead competitive sourcing processes including RFPs, supplier negotiations, award decision making, contracting, and purchasing.

Supplier Management

Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance metrics.

Negotiate pricing, service levels, and contract terms with key vendors.

Ensure supplier performance aligns with company expectations for quality, service, and cost.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with internal stakeholders including Operations, Fleet, IT, Finance, HR, and Legal to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies.

Quartermaster our Joint RFP teams to led cross-functional decision making and spend implementation.

Support company-wide procurement initiatives and policy development.

Procurement Operations & Governance

Ensure sourcing activities align with procurement policies and compliance requirements.

Utilize procurement analytics and reporting tools to monitor category performance and savings.

Support implementation of Source-to-Pay processes and procurement technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP.
• Experience in waste management, logistics, utilities, manufacturing, or industrial services industries.
• Experience working in enterprise procurement or strategic sourcing organizations.

Pay

$110,000 - $140,000

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran