Sourcing Optimization Manager

Miebach; Fishers (IN); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work hours

Hybrid/Remote options

Competitive compensation

Flexible PTO

401(k) contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Miebach Consulting is seeking a Manager, Sourcing Optimization and Procurement to help build and grow Miebach’s sourcing optimization services. This role combines strategic sourcing expertise, consulting delivery, business development, and practice building.

The successful candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to turn complex client challenges into practical, measurable solutions, while leading engagements from scoping to implementation.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain consulting, including leading sourcing projects and achieving measurable savings.
• Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, cost analysis, negotiations, and procurement optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel and data visualization tools. Coupa Sourcing Optimization or similar platforms are an asset.
• Consulting experience, with the ability to build client relationships, lead projects, and present clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience developing repeatable methods or tools, supporting business development, and coaching or training colleagues.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. An advanced degree, sourcing certification, or French-English bilingualism is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Define and develop Miebach’s Sourcing Optimization and Procurement service offering, including methodologies, tools, deliverables, and go-to-market materials.
• Identify market needs and translate them into scalable, repeatable consulting solutions, analytical models, and best practices.
• Build internal expertise by training, coaching, and mentoring consultants on sourcing methodologies, tools, and client delivery.
• Collaborate with other Miebach practices to integrate sourcing optimization into broader supply chain transformation engagements.
• Support recruiting and talent development as the practice expands.
• Lead Sourcing Optimization projects from initial scoping through analysis, recommendations, and implementation support.
• Advise clients on sourcing strategies, supplier decisions, cost optimization, procurement processes, and related supply chain opportunities.
• Structure complex problems, develop analytical approaches, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Manage client stakeholders, project teams, timelines, budgets, and deliverable quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership and communicate recommendations clearly to both operational and executive audiences.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain consulting

Analytical skills

Excel

Data visualization

Consulting experience

French-English bilingualism

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree or sourcing certification (asset)

Herramientas

Coupa Sourcing Optimization

Descripción del empleo

Miebach Consulting is one of the world’s leading supply chain-focused consulting and engineering firms. For over 50 years, we have helped clients design, optimize, and implement end-to-end supply chain solutions across industries including consumer goods, food, pharma, retail, and high-tech. Our global expertise spans Supply Chain Transformation, Engineering & Operational Excellence, and Digitalization.

We are proud to be recognized among SupplyChainBrain’s Top 100 Supply Chain Partners, with many of Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chains relying on Miebach to support their strategic initiatives.

About the role

We are seeking a Manager, Sourcing Optimization and Procurement to help build and grow Miebach’s sourcing optimization services. This person will develop the methods, tools, and internal expertise needed to expand the offering, identify and win client opportunities, and lead sourcing engagements from initial scoping through recommendations and implementation support.

This role combines strategic sourcing expertise, consulting delivery, business development, and practice building. The successful candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to turn complex client challenges into practical, measurable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Grow the Service Offering and Internal Capabilities

• Define and develop Miebach’s Sourcing Optimization and Procurement service offering, including methodologies, tools, deliverables, and go-to-market materials.
• Identify market needs and translate them into scalable, repeatable consulting solutions, analytical models, and best practices.
• Build internal expertise by training, coaching, and mentoring consultants on sourcing methodologies, tools, and client delivery.
• Collaborate with other Miebach practices to integrate sourcing optimization into broader supply chain transformation engagements.
• Support recruiting and talent development as the practice expands.

Business Development & Client Acquisition

• Identify new business opportunities and expand Sourcing Optimization services within existing and prospective clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships to drive new engagements and account growth.
• Lead or support client discussions, solution development, proposals, and presentations, translating business challenges into compelling project scopes.
• Collaborate with Miebach’s commercial and consulting teams to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Equip and train the External Growth Team to effectively position and sell Sourcing Optimization services.
• Contribute to thought leadership and marketing initiatives to strengthen Miebach’s market positioning.

Lead Client Engagements

• Lead Sourcing Optimization projects from initial scoping through analysis, recommendations, and implementation support.
• Advise clients on sourcing strategies, supplier decisions, cost optimization, procurement processes, and related supply chain opportunities.
• Structure complex problems, develop analytical approaches, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Manage client stakeholders, project teams, timelines, budgets, and deliverable quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership and communicate recommendations clearly to both operational and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain consulting, including leading sourcing projects and achieving measurable savings.
• Expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, cost analysis, negotiations, and procurement optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel and data visualization tools. Coupa Sourcing Optimization or similar platforms are an asset.
• Consulting experience, with the ability to build client relationships, lead projects, and present clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience developing repeatable methods or tools, supporting business development, and coaching or training colleagues.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. An advanced degree, sourcing certification, or French-English bilingualism is an asset.

Why Join Miebach?

• Flexible work hours & hybrid/remote options
• Competitive compensation + performance-based bonuses
• Flexible PTO, generous parental leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k) contributions & financial wellness programs