Senior Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

SCOPE Recruiting - Supply Chain Recruiters; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOPE Recruiting - Supply Chain Recruiters is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships to lead strategic sourcing and build high-performing supplier relationships with CMOs and key suppliers. The role focuses on cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth while translating business priorities into measurable supplier improvements.

You will partner with Finance, Planning, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with forecasts and new product introductions, oversee POs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced analytical/data management skills.
• 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and strategic partnerships with CMOs and key suppliers.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, negotiations, and value analysis.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier performance programs with KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through diversification and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee purchasing operations, PO management, contract execution, and ERP accuracy in GMP environments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with forecasts and new product introductions.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials and qualifying suppliers to ensure timely availability.
• Monitor spending with Finance and assist budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/regulatory/GMP standards and ethical supplier practices.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and building high-performing partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other critical suppliers to improve service, cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth. The role serves as a senior relationship owner for key manufacturing partners while translating business priorities into sourcing strategies, supplier commitments, and measurable performance improvement.

Job Summary and General Duties:

• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company financial and operational goals.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and value analysis while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier performance programs including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews to ensure delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier diversification, inventory strategies, and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee purchasing operations including purchase order management, contract execution, and ERP system accuracy in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing activities with forecasts, inventory targets, and new product introductions.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and ensuring timely availability of components.
• Partner with Finance to monitor spending, track cost savings initiatives, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GMP standards while maintaining ethical supplier practices.
• Support all entities for all duties related to role and as assigned.

Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operations and team performance
• Ability to develop effective relationships and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Minimum 7 years of related progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience required
• Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and tools with advanced analytical and data management capabilities
• 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environment preferred