Senior Sourcing Leader: Strategy, Savings & Partnerships

Lube-Tech; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan options

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

21 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

Company-provided phone

Company-provided computer

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager to lead strategic supplier partnerships that focus on cost, reliability, and risk management.

You will drive negotiations and contracting while partnering cross-functionally to define material, quality, and service requirements. Manages supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards, identifies new sources, and leverages market intelligence to anticipate pricing and supply trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, including 1-3 years in leadership.
• Experience managing complex, multi-channel categories (industrial, project-based, or high-SKU/eCommerce).
• Strong track record in supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and risk management.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytics.
• Solid understanding of logistics, fulfillment, and landed cost.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP and CPSM certifications encouraged.
• Experience with battery or regulated product categories a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own category performance across cost, service, quality, and risk.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across hard parts, vehicle systems, eCommerce, and batteries.
• Drive total cost of ownership through supplier optimization, consolidation, and should-cost analysis.
• Monitor market dynamics and adjust strategies proactively.
• Lead sourcing, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage performance (on time in full, quality, cost).

Skills

Negotiation

Category management

ERP systems

Excel/Analytics

Leadership experience

Supply chain certifications

Budgeting/Cost control

Vendor relationships

Multi-channel categories

Battery/regulatory knowledge

Education

APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification

CPSM Certification

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

JDE

SAP

Oracle

BI tools

Job description

Ascentek is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager to lead strategic supplier partnerships that focus on cost, reliability, and risk management.

You will drive negotiations and contracting while partnering cross-functionally to define material, quality, and service requirements. Manages supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards, identifies new sources, and leverages market intelligence to anticipate pricing and supply trends.