Global Sourcing Manager - Tech Spend & Negotiations

NSF; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead global category strategies and end-to-end sourcing events, driving cost savings and supplier performance. You will partner with stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs and manage governance across regions, including risk mitigation and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field with 4–6 years in strategic sourcing, with technology sourcing experience preferred and certifications like CPSM/CSCP considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 4-6 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• 1-2 years of technology sourcing preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category and sourcing strategies for technology and other spend areas.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events including supplier identification, RFx development, evaluation, negotiation, and award with strong project management execution.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets globally.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance improvement initiatives globally.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract development efforts.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market assessments and identify emerging supplier opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements globally.
• Track sourcing performance metrics and report results to leadership.
• Develop category specific reporting to inform stakeholders on progress to shared goals, upcoming actions required and data to support informed business decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder influence

Business acumen

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred

Job description

NSF is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead global category strategies and end-to-end sourcing events, driving cost savings and supplier performance. You will partner with stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs and manage governance across regions, including risk mitigation and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field with 4–6 years in strategic sourcing, with technology sourcing experience preferred and certifications like CPSM/CSCP considered a plus.