Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

As part of the Front-of-Wall Sourcing organization, the Strategic Sourcing Manager partners cross-functionally to develop and execute sourcing strategies, deliver productivity initiatives, support new product development, and manage global supplier relationships. This onsite role is based in Sparks, Nevada, and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier contracts, and supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness.
• Lead sourcing projects including supplier transitions, resourcing initiatives, risk mitigation activities, and implementation of strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Evaluate and execute global and low-cost-country sourcing opportunities consistent with business requirements and total cost objectives.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling to support sourcing decisions and business planning.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to support sourcing initiatives, new product introductions, and business objectives through influence and collaboration.
• Use digital procurement tools, spend analytics, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate to improve sourcing effectiveness and decision quality.
• Establish sourcing performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supplier development, engineering, or supply chain experience within manufacturing, industrial, or engineered product environments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, delivering productivity, cost reduction, supplier development, value engineering, design-to-cost, and new product introduction initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies and supplier management initiatives.
• Strong supplier negotiation and commercial leadership skills.
• Experience supporting global sourcing and low-cost-country sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• CPSM, CPM, APICS, or equivalent professional certification.

Working Conditions

You will perform the majority of duties in an office environment at the Sparks, NV location (Monday – Friday). You may be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Specific physical abilities include remaining seated for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks, moving around the office, reading documents, using a computer, communicating clearly, operating standard office equipment, and occasionally lifting light objects.

Watts In It For You

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits.
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave.
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.