Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Jobtailor; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Global Sourcing professional to lead supplier negotiations, manage budgets, and develop commodity strategies from Missouri. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on‑time delivery and compliant performance.

Responsibilities include RFQ coordination, contract analysis, KPI reviews, and driving cost reductions through continuous improvement and automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related fields.
• Strong competency with automated tools and data analysis to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to develop constructive working relationships.
• Negotiation skills to reach meaningful supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners.
• Execute global and regional material budgets.
• Coordinate RFQ package components, including terms and conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, and quality alignment.
• Lead sourcing recommendations and alignment with cross-functional teams.
• Manage sourcing documentation for RFQ processes in accordance with audit requirements.
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives and strategic supplier engagement.
• Represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions.
• Conduct contract analysis and rate management, including amendments and spot buys.
• Drive continuous improvement, identify savings opportunities, and introduce automation and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and management on projects.

Skills

Global Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

RFQ Coordination

Cost Analysis

Market Trend Analysis

Effective Communication

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

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

Tools

SAP Experience

Job description

• Purchase productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services
• Participate in developing commodity strategies
• Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners
• Execute global and regional material budgets
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain sourcing pipelines, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material budgets, and on-time metrics
• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Develop and manage sourcing strategies and bid lists
• Analyze and review quotes
• Coordinate RFQ package components, including terms and conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, and quality alignment
• Lead sourcing recommendations and alignment with cross-functional teams
• Manage sourcing documentation for RFQ processes in accordance with GM Audit Services requirements
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including Strategic Supplier Engagement
• Act as a focal point for commercial issue resolution with suppliers
• Lead or represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews
• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions
• Conduct contract analysis and rate management, including amendments, spot buys, rate analysis, and supplier requests
• Drive continuous improvement, identify savings opportunities, advance automation, and introduce innovative solutions
• Support or lead additional projects assigned by management
• Promote GM behaviors and values and make customer-focused decisions

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, finance, account management, business development, or product development; internship or co-op experience will not be considered
• Competency using automated tools and ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Ability to communicate relevant information effectively and timely to the appropriate audience
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships
• Negotiation skills to engage in collaborative discussions and reach meaningful agreements
• Analytical thinking and ability to determine solutions and impacts
• Ability to take charge, seize opportunities, and deliver on time
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize critical needs
• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field (preferred)
• Experience with commodities (preferred)
• Cost analysis or manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Automotive industry experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management (preferred)
• Ability to draw conclusions from complex data, market trends, and the regulatory environment (preferred)
• Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for applicable commodities (preferred)
• Knowledge of contract law as it applies to purchasing processes (preferred)
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or other immigration support
• Ability to work in the specified hybrid arrangement and report to the location at least 3 times a week
• Ability to travel less than 25% for the role
• Must accept responsibility for relocation costs, as the role is not eligible for relocation benefits

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in global sourcing, supplier relationship management, and negotiation within the purchasing and supply chain domain. Proficient in analyzing data, developing sourcing strategies, and adhering to corporate purchasing practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Global Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• SAP Experience
• Cost Analysis

Hard Skills

• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Management
• Commodity Strategies
• Contract Analysis
• Data Analysis
• RFQ Coordination
• Budget Management
• Quality Alignment
• Continuous Improvement
• Market Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry
• Capacity Management
• Materials Management
• Regulatory Environment
• Technical Documentation