Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting the production raw material requirements
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships across domestic and international markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations for purchase agreements, long-term supply agreements, pricing structures, and supplier partnerships.
• Support supply chain resilience initiatives through supplier diversification, inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.
• Monitor global commodity markets, rare earth pricing, geopolitical developments, tariffs, trade restrictions, and regulatory changes impacting supply availability and cost.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to support new product introductions, supplier qualification, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Trade Compliance to optimize transportation, customs strategies, Incoterms, and international supplier operations.
• Perform make-versus-buy analyses, should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership evaluations, and sourcing recommendations.
• Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support government, defense, and commercial customer requirements related to domestic sourcing, traceability, supply chain security, and DFARS compliance.
• Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives while maintaining continuity of supply.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, and sourcing documentation within ERP and procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or professional work experience.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of supplier risk management, contract negotiation, commodity management, and total cost of ownership principles.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, procurement, supplier relationship management (SRM), and supply planning systems.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.