Sourcing Manager Jr

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life & disability insurance

HSA/FSA programs

Well-being program

401(k) matching

PTO & holiday leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community involvement

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking a Sourcing Manager Jr to help develop and execute a global sourcing strategy, support RFQ/RFP processes, and assist with supplier relationships across a cross-functional team.

You will contribute to cost savings ideas, participate in negotiations, and help drive performance metrics aligned with Cirrus goals. Travel is expected up to 25–50% to support domestic and international supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of strategic sourcing experience in procurement or related field.
• Knowledge of domestic and international contracts.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Avante or JD Edwards.
• Experience with engineering systems tools (Jira, Creo, Windchill, Solumina).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Program/Project management experience for complex initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–50% (domestic/international).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of a global sourcing strategy for the program.
• Assist with RFQ/RFP processes and tactical procurement support.
• Identify new supply sources that meet Cirrus quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Help manage supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Contribute to negotiations on long-term agreements and contract enforcement.
• Facilitate regular strategy meetings and KPI tracking across teams.
• Support program milestones during shortages and escalations.
• Assist with cost modeling early in development and cross-functional decision making.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Creo

Windchill

Solumina

JD Edwards

Avante

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

The Sourcing Manager Jr is responsible for supporting the (Sr) Manager-Sourcing and/or Sourcing Manager (Sr) with their overall sourcing strategy, provide tactical support (Request for Quotes, etc), and providing Program support. This role will support a cross-functional team to accomplish annual goals and objectives, develop and align the strategy across the organization and negotiate long term agreements with the supply base. The Sourcing Manager Jr roles will ensure Integrated Program Teams get daily/weekly updates, assist with Strategic initiatives, and provide tactical procurement support when needed. This role with assist the (Sr) Manager-Sourcing / Sourcing Manager (Sr) with managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support (S)r Manager-Sourcing/Sourcing Manager (Sr) develop, communicate, and execute a global strategy for the program to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Assist (Sr) Manager-Sourcing/Sourcing Manager (Sr) with Request for Quotes/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) and support tactical procurement when needed.
• Assist the strategic sourcing process including the identification of potential new sources of supply that achieve Cirrus metrics in quality, delivery, value, and innovation.
• Assist with the supplier relationship.
• Assist with new cost savings ideas with appropriate stakeholders and support decision making with appropriate business information from a cross-functional team.
• Assist with performance reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring their adherence to Cirrus quality, delivery, cost, and innovation performance metrics.
• Assist with negotiations on long term agreements and enforcement of contractual obligations for the program.
• Assist with facilitating regular meetings to define the strategy for the program and ensure that it aligns with the overall commodity strategy.
• Support critical shortages as they are escalated to maintain program milestones.
• Assist with leading sourcing activities for projects following the established Cirrus process including providing guidance on cost modeling early in the development process.
• Assist with solving problems and issues and track program progress.
• Assist with developing and utilizing project KPI's to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university, and 4-7 years of strategic sourcing experience in the procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Preliminary knowledge of supply contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems use and functionality; Avante or JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Engineering systems use and functionality, Jira, Creo, Windchill, Solumina preferred.
• Experience with negotiationing contracts, good communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Program/Project management with some experience in the delivery of complex program management, cross-functional business/capability development and change initiatives.
• Represent Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally.
• Travel may be required up to 25-50% (domestic and international).
• Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between disparate tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Timely completion of scheduled work.
• Excellent and professional communication skills in all forms and formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, internal/external, etc.).
• Good facilitation skills to bring a cross-functional team together to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Good problem-solving skills with knowledge of six-sigma or lean office tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly in Excel

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $85,461.33/Yr. - USD $128,191.99/Yr.