Sourcing Manager

Primary Function:

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for strategically sourcing and managing the procurement of indirect materials and services. This role will identify cost-effective purchasing opportunities, build relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure a reliable supply of high-quality goods, services, or equipment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the development and execution of strategies through the tactical sourcing process including the management of bidding processes

Utilize spend data to identify the greatest opportunities for improvement and establish strategies, sourcing plans, and initiatives to drive incremental value

Lead the collaboration with stakeholders to propose and execute value creation strategies

Gather periodic voice of the customer data to incorporate into category plans and contract negotiations

Ensure timely resolution of MRO related supply issues and implement root cause analysis and corrections to avoid future incidence

Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors

Conduct market analysis to stay current on industry trends and cost drivers

Manage risk and develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions

Manage end-to-end procurement of MRO categories including tools, machinery parts, and facility supplies

Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to understand technical requirements and forecast demand

Monitor vendor performance, resolve supply issues, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or engineering required

Minimum of 8+ years MRO Purchasing experience in a large, multi-plant, fast-paced manufacturing environment required

Minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing equipment purchasing experience required

Deep understanding of MRO categories is required - (PPE, Industrial Supplies, Power Transmission and Bearings, Gaskets, Conveyor Systems, Welding Systems, Steel Fabrication, etc.)

Experience supporting initiatives and processes targeted at improving operational and supply chain execution, customer service levels, vendor consolidation, standardization of parts and the optimization of the "total cost of ownership" (TCO) for the Capital and MRO categories

Experience with the full procurement lifecycle: sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier performance.

Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with operational goals and cost savings initiatives.

Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders such as maintenance, engineering, production, and finance.

Skilled in managing internal customer expectations and translating operational needs into procurement strategies.

Experience managing buyer(s) and strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment

Ability to develop negotiation strategies and successfully conduct negotiations for complex agreements

Knowledge of maintenance processes and how MRO purchasing supports uptime, reliability, and compliance.

Familiarity with CMMS systems and how they tie into procurement and inventory control.

Clear track record of advancing from tactical/transactional roles to strategic procurement leadership.

Strong leadership presence and ownership mentality.

Comfortable driving change and influencing across departments.

Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and build or improve systems.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), procurement platforms, and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI).

Ability to analyze spend and drive decision-making with data.

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