Sr Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

Advocare; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocare in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships to lead strategic sourcing and build strong partnerships with CMOs and critical suppliers. You will translate business priorities into sourcing strategies, drive cost savings, and monitor supplier performance in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities include supplier relationship management, KPI scorecards, risk mitigation, procurement operations, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and data management.
• 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with financial and operational goals.
• Drive cost savings through bidding, negotiations, and value analysis while maintaining quality.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier performance programs including KPIs, scorecards, and reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through diversification and inventory strategies.
• Oversee purchasing operations including PO management and ERP accuracy in GMP environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with forecasts and new product introductions.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials and qualifying suppliers.
• Partner with Finance to monitor spending and budget forecasting.
• Lead and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GMP standards.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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Planning Full Time Management Telecom Parkway, Richardson, TX, US

The Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and building high-performing partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other critical suppliers to improve service, cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth. The role serves as a senior relationship owner for key manufacturing partners while translating business priorities into sourcing strategies, supplier commitments, and measurable performance improvement.

Job Summary and General Duties:

• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company financial and operational goals.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and value analysis while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier performance programs including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews to ensure delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier diversification, inventory strategies, and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee purchasing operations including purchase order management, contract execution, and ERP system accuracy in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing activities with forecasts, inventory targets, and new product introductions.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and ensuring timely availability of components.
• Partner with Finance to monitor spending, track cost savings initiatives, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GMP standards while maintaining ethical supplier practices.
• Support all entities for all duties related to role and as assigned.

Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operations and team performance
• Ability to develop effective relationships and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Minimum 7 years of related progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience required
• Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and tools with advanced analytical and data management capabilities
• 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environment preferred