Global Sourcing Leader: Strategy, Savings & Supplier Growth

RapidAir Industrial Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RapidAir, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded compressed air solutions, is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across domestic and international supplier networks. Reporting to the VP of Procurement, you will develop category strategies, drive cost savings, evaluate suppliers, and expand the supply base while balancing cost, quality, and lead times.

The role offers ownership, visibility, and the chance to influence RapidAir's growth strategy in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or global supply management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing sourcing and category strategies.
• Experience managing international suppliers and global sourcing relationships.
• Proven ability to identify and deliver measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating spend, supplier data, and market information.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems; comfortable using data and reporting tools to analyze spend, evaluate opportunities, and support sourcing decisions.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of strategic initiatives, and bring structure to a growing procurement function.
• Industrial sourcing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead existing strategic sourcing projects and identify new sourcing and cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, commercial terms, lead times, and service levels.
• Analyze company spend and establish greater structure and visibility across spend categories.
• Evaluate supplier markets, cost drivers, risks, and sourcing alternatives to inform purchasing strategies.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships while identifying opportunities to diversify the supply base.
• Partner cross-functionally to understand future demand, product needs, and sourcing requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, availability, lead times, and supply continuity.
• Establish and track measurable results across cost savings, supplier performance, category spend, and other key sourcing metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Commercial decision-making

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

RapidAir, a leading designer and manufacturer of branded compressed air solutions, is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across domestic and international supplier networks. Reporting to the VP of Procurement, you will develop category strategies, drive cost savings, evaluate suppliers, and expand the supply base while balancing cost, quality, and lead times.

The role offers ownership, visibility, and the chance to influence RapidAir's growth strategy in a