Global Strategic Sourcing Lead (Tech & Categories)

NSF; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead global category strategies, drive cost savings and supplier performance, and partner with business stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business needs. This role requires 4–6 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and project management skills, and experience with technology sourcing preferred.

The team emphasizes governance and cross-functional collaboration across NSF's global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 4–6 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience
• 1–2 years of technology sourcing preferred
• Demonstrated success in leading sourcing projects and negotiations
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; CPSM/CPM/CSCP or equivalent 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 negotiations

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Business acumen

Education

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

Job description

NSF is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead global category strategies, drive cost savings and supplier performance, and partner with business stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business needs. This role requires 4–6 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and project management skills, and experience with technology sourcing preferred.

The team emphasizes governance and cross-functional collaboration across NSF's global operations.