Strategic Sourcing Manager (Construction Projects)

Senior-level role within a fast-paced, global manufacturing organization. Requires strong cross-functional collaboration, executive interaction, and 15–20% travel for supplier engagement and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives.
• Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage.
• Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers.
• Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes.
• Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements.
• Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value.
• Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks.
• Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
• Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk.
• Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities.
• Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single-source dependencies).
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts.
• Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialist and procurement professionals.
• Lead cross-functional and global project teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Expert negotiation and contract management skills.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations.
• Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis).
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong risk management and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories (e.g., direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, raw materials).
• Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools.
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).
• Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.