Sourcing Manager — Strategic Cost Savings

Grainger; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote schedule

Work/Life balance

Benefits & time off

Job summary

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of maintenance products with a long-standing history since 1958. We seek a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and craft sourcing strategies that support growth and supply continuity.

In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams to manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, mitigate risks, and optimize total product costs, directly impacting profitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring optimal performance in cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including product pricing, freight, payment terms, rebates, and contractual agreements.
• Identify and execute cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities while maintaining or improving supplier performance.
• Analyze total product costs, including freight, tariffs, duties, packaging, and supply chain factors, to drive value for the business.
• Partner with stakeholders across Procurement, Product Management, Operations, and Supply Chain to support sourcing and category strategies.
• Lead supplier selection activities utilizing sourcing tools and processes, including RFIs, RFQs, competitive bidding, and product validation.
• Vet, onboard, and manage new suppliers while supporting supplier transition and global sourcing initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, including dual-source and contingency plans, to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions, proactively communicating impacts and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen sourcing processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of maintenance products with a long-standing history since 1958. We seek a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and craft sourcing strategies that support growth and supply continuity.

In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams to manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, mitigate risks, and optimize total product costs, directly impacting profitability and