Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. in Burlington, WA is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer to lead supplier selection, negotiate terms, and drive cost reductions across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development and Supply Chain.

You will develop category strategies, manage RFx events, and optimize BOMs for new product introductions, using ERP/MRP systems and D365 to deliver data‑driven decisions. This high‑visibility role offers cross‑functional collaboration and meaningful impact on

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience.
• Deep category management and sourcing expertise.
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and supplier management experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional sourcing efforts and mentor less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Development, Production, and Materials teams on new product introductions.
• Manage Bills of Material (BOMs) and support sourcing activities for new product launches.
• Analyze supplier performance, lead times, costs, and procurement data to drive business decisions.
• Support supplier relationship management, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems, D365, and advanced Excel functionality to support reporting and analysis.
• Present sourcing updates, project status, and KPI performance to leadership.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Category Management

Supplier Development

Supplier Negotiations

Contract Management

Cost Reduction

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

RFQ / RFP / RFI Management

New Product Introduction (NPI)

BOM Management

D365

ERP / MRP Systems

Supply Chain

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Purchasing or Supply Chain certification

Project management experience

Tools

D365

ERP / MRP Systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Location: Burlington, WA

Pay Range: $92,000 - $105,000

Are you a strategic sourcing professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and partnering cross-functionally to bring new products to market? We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer II or Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer to support sourcing initiatives, supplier development, and procurement strategy within a growing manufacturing organization.

This position is ideal for a sourcing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development, and Supply Chain teams to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and successful product launches.

What is the Job:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Lead sourcing events including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, terms, and contracts.

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Development, Production, and Materials teams on new product introductions.

• Manage Bills of Material (BOMs) and support sourcing activities for new product launches.

• Analyze supplier performance, lead times, costs, and procurement data to drive business decisions.

• Support supplier relationship management, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems, D365, and advanced Excel functionality to support reporting and analysis.

• Present sourcing updates, project status, and KPI performance to leadership.

What is Needed:

• 5-10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience.

• Deep category management and sourcing expertise.

• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.

• Strong commercial, contractual, and supplier management experience.

• Ability to lead cross-\u2014functional sourcing efforts and mentor less experienced team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

• Purchasing or Supply Chain certification preferred.

• Project management experience preferred.

• HVAC, manufacturing, industrial, or technical product experience preferred.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and D365.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and collaborate effectively with technical teams.

Key Skills

• Strategic Sourcing

• Procurement

• Category Management

• Supplier Development

• Supplier Negotiations

• Contract Management

• Cost Reduction

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• RFQ / RFP / RFI Management

• New Product Introduction (NPI)

• BOM Management

• D365

• ERP / MRP Systems

• Supply Chain

• Vendor Management

What\'s in it for Me:

• Highly visible role with cross-functional exposure

• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier selection

• Collaborative team environment

• Involvement in new product development and product launches

• Strong mix of strategic sourcing and operational impact

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee\'s race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.