Global Sourcing Manager - Strategy, Cost & Risk

AMETEK, Inc.; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k / retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT is seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing to shape and execute a worldwide sourcing strategy. The role leads a team of commodity managers, builds strategic supplier partnerships, and drives cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the organization.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to support production, new product introductions, and capacity planning while monitoring KPIs and delivering measurable savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–10+ years of leading a team in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, global supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier networks in low-cost regions and navigating global supply chain complexities.
• Strong analytical, financial, contract management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals while driving a high-performance culture.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier consolidation and long-term partnership initiatives.
• Enhance supply chain resiliency through dual/multi-sourcing strategies, localization efforts, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, competitive sourcing, supplier development, and value engineering.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and lead continuous improvement efforts across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to support production, new product introductions, capacity planning, and strategic business initiatives.
• Monitor sourcing KPIs and provide leadership with strategic insights and recommendations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT is seeking a Manager, Global Sourcing to shape and execute a worldwide sourcing strategy. The role leads a team of commodity managers, builds strategic supplier partnerships, and drives cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the organization.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to support production, new product introductions, and capacity planning while monitoring KPIs and delivering measurable savings.