Strategic Sourcing Manager

Auxis; Mexico; On-site; PHP 4,389,000 - 6,897,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxis is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager – Business Services to build and scale a strategic sourcing program across corporate service categories. You will lead end-to-end initiatives, develop category strategies, and manage vendor relationships to drive cost efficiencies and business value.

You will partner with Marketing, Sales, HR, Facilities, Finance, and Accounting, acting as a trusted sourcing advisor throughout the vendor lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in Strategic Sourcing or related field.
• Experience developing strategic sourcing and category strategies.
• Leading RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Experience in indirect or Business Services categories is preferred.
• Strong supplier relationship, risk management and governance.
• Advanced Excel and analytics/visualization experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• CPSM/CIPS/C.P.M. certifications are a plus.
• Advanced English proficiency for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category-level sourcing strategies.
• Lead full lifecycle sourcing: identify vendors, RFI/RFP/RFQ, evaluate proposals, select suppliers, negotiate contracts.
• Develop evaluation frameworks for data-driven supplier decisions.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, compliance, and governance.
• Conduct market research on trends, opportunities, and cost optimization.
• Leverage analytics/AI tools to evaluate spend, pricing, and quality.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation.
• Present insights to senior stakeholders and executives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sourcing processes.
• Contribute to Vendor Management development.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFI/RFP/RFQ

Vendor relations

Cost savings

Cross-functional

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager – Business Services to help build and scale a strategic sourcing program across multiple corporate service categories.

In this role, you will lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, develop category strategies, manage strategic vendor relationships, and leverage data and market insights to identify cost efficiencies and drive measurable business value.

You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across areas such as Marketing, Sales & Business Development, Human Resources, Facilities, Finance, and Accounting, serving as a trusted sourcing advisor throughout the vendor lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute category-level sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the full strategic sourcing lifecycle, including vendor identification, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, proposal evaluation, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations.
• Develop and continuously improve sourcing evaluation methodologies and frameworks to support data-driven supplier decisions.
• Build and manage strategic vendor relationships, including supplier performance, risk, compliance, and governance.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, sourcing opportunities, supplier risks, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Leverage analytics and AI-enabled tools to evaluate supplier performance, pricing trends, spend, and quality metrics.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value-creation opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.
• Prepare and present strategic sourcing insights and vendor management recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve sourcing processes and procurement best practices.
• Serve as a strategic sourcing subject-matter expert and contribute to the continued development of the Vendor Management function.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or a related Supply Chain function.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sourcing and category strategies.
• Strong experience leading RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor selection.
• Experience sourcing indirect or Business Services categories is highly preferred.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience, including performance and risk management.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and measurable business value through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting procurement, supplier, pricing, and spend data.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience with analytics or visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, risk, and compliance practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or C.P.M. are a plus.
• Experience within a Professional Services environment is a plus.
• Advanced English proficiency is required for regular collaboration with international stakeholders.