Manager, Sourcing Portfolio

DSJ Global; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Auburn, CA, for a hybrid role requiring 50% onsite. You will lead category strategy and execution across Construction Services, Major Equipment, and Direct Materials, partnering with Power Generation leadership to influence procurement decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong strategic sourcing background, executive presence, and experience guiding procurement teams in industrial settings, delivering measurable value through market

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience leading sourcing teams across categories.
• Strong market intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing across Construction Services, Major Equipment, and Direct Materials.
• Perform market analyses to identify cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Power Generation leadership to influence procurement decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and business cases.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiations, and performance management.
• Mentor sourcing professionals and build a high-performance team.
• Utilize analytics to support long-term category planning.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Executive Presence

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Market Intelligence

Data Analytics

Job description

Salary: USD150000 - USD220000 per year

Auburn, CA (Hybrid | 50% Onsite Required)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead category strategy development and execution across critical spend areas supporting a large industrial and power generation organization. This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, driving sourcing initiatives that deliver value through market intelligence, supplier engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings a strong strategic sourcing background, executive presence, and experience leading procurement teams within industrial, manufacturing, construction, utility, or related environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across categories including Construction Services, Major Equipment, and/or Direct Materials.
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier analyses to identify cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation opportunities.
• Partner with business stakeholders and Power Generation leadership to influence sourcing decisions and procurement strategies.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, sourcing recommendations, and business cases to senior leadership teams.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop sourcing professionals and category leaders while fostering a high-performance procurement organization.
• Utilize analytics and market insights to support procurement decision-making and long-term category planning.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including developing and implementing category strategies.
• Industry experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Construction Services
  • Major Equipment
  • Direct Materials
• Prior people leadership experience managing sourcing professionals, category managers, or category leaders.
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and present to executive leadership.
• Experience conducting market research, developing sourcing strategies, and aligning procurement initiatives with broader business goals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic sourcing leader with experience supporting large-scale industrial, manufacturing, construction, utility, or power generation organizations.
• Trusted business partner capable of building credibility with senior leadership and driving procurement outcomes through influence rather than authority.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage market data and business insights to inform sourcing strategies.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with significant exposure to executive-level decision-makers.