Senior Sourcing Manager

Jobot; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager in the Greater Memphis area to lead strategic sourcing across a complex manufacturing and distribution environment. This role focuses on supplier development, cost reductions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

We seek a hands-on leader who can establish a proactive sourcing function, shape supplier relationships, and drive long-term value.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with strategic sourcing leadership.
• Automotive/industrial manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and cost reductions.
• Strong ability to mitigate supplier risks and manage complex portfolios.
• ERP exposure and strong analytical capabilities; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across materials and components.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to improve costs and continuity.
• Lead supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, capabilities, capacity, quality, and risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Planning to improve decisions.
• Establish sourcing processes, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop purchasing team members with leadership opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Senior Sourcing Manager

$130000 - $150000 per year | Olive Branch, MS | On-site | Permanent

Strategic Sourcing Leadership | High-Impact Newly Created Role | Established Manufacturing Business | Relocation Assistance Available

A bit about us:

We are an established, private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor with a portfolio of highly recognized brands, a strong presence in our industry, and a long history of delivering quality, engineered products to customers throughout the country.

Our business operates across manufacturing, distribution, and multiple sales channels, supporting a diverse product portfolio that requires a sophisticated approach to supplier management, inventory, cost control, and operational performance.

As we continue investing in our operations and supply chain capabilities, we are creating a Senior Sourcing Manager position to strengthen our supplier network, improve purchasing strategies, and build a more proactive sourcing function.

This is an opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional to step into a highly visible position, work alongside senior leadership, and help shape how the organization approaches procurement, supplier relationships, risk management, and long-term cost improvements.

We are not looking for someone who simply manages purchase orders or maintains existing supplier relationships. We need someone who knows how to find better suppliers, negotiate meaningful savings, identify risks before they become problems, and bring practical solutions to a complex manufacturing environment.

Why join us?

• Help establish and develop a dedicated strategic sourcing function rather than stepping into a position where everything has already been defined.
• The leadership team values people who take initiative, make decisions, and deliver results without being micromanaged.
• Lead sourcing initiatives that directly influence profitability, purchasing costs, inventory, and working capital.
• Work closely with senior operations leadership and cross-functional decision-makers, with direct exposure to the organization’s larger business strategy.
• Help mentor and develop an established purchasing team, with the opportunity to assume broader people leadership responsibilities.
• Support a large and diverse product portfolio requiring creative sourcing strategies, supplier development, and practical problem-solving.
• Join a team that values collaboration, accountability, direct communication, and people who are willing to get involved.
• Primarily onsite with flexible scheduling and occasional remote flexibility when needed.
• Join a recognized manufacturer supported by private equity ownership focused on improving operations and building long-term value.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a complex manufacturing and distribution environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across raw materials, manufactured components, finished goods, and other purchasing categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to improve costs, strengthen supply continuity, and reduce single-source dependencies.
• Lead supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and commercial agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, manufacturing capabilities, capacity, quality, and potential supply chain risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to improve sourcing decisions and operational performance.
• Help establish sourcing processes, supplier performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop purchasing team members, with opportunities for expanded leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Proven strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive, automotive aftermarket, industrial manufacturing, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing complex, high-SKU product portfolios and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated success identifying new suppliers, negotiating agreements, reducing costs, and mitigating supplier risks.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, inventory, and supplier capacity.
• ERP experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical capabilities; Oracle preferred.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Location: Greater Memphis, TN area (Mississippi) | Primarily onsite with flexible scheduling and occasional remote flexibility.

Compensation: $140,000–$150,000 base plus eligibility for an approximately 10% target bonus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.