Strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager

Associated Materials Innovations; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Sourcing Manager-Indirect Procurement in Ohio to drive value across product lines and facilities. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, supplier consolidation, contracts, and strategic sourcing initiatives, balancing cost, quality, service, and long-term business value.

With a strategic mindset and strong negotiation skills, you will collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver measurable results and optimize Total Cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
• 5+ years' proven experience in a high-functioning Procurement/Sourcing role.
• Experience developing category strategies to lead and consolidate fragmented spend.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
• Strategic Sourcing Experience and ability to evaluate formal supply contracts.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and P2P processes.
• Demonstrated abilities in implementing process improvements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Select and maintain supplier relationships to support Procurement requirements.
• Develop formal Category Strategies to align goals with business needs.
• Maintain vendor files and reports as required.
• Perform Supplier Risk Assessments ensuring viable partnerships.
• Perform should cost modeling and make-vs-buy analysis.
• Lead RFx diligence with a strategic approach.
• Communicate pricing trends and market updates affecting services and supply.
• Ensure sourcing in compliance with contractual service levels.
• Review pricing and service charge exceptions.
• Perform contract management and compliance activities.
• Oversee monthly reporting for service categories.
• Address Accounts Payable issues when escalated.
• Lead Process Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Category Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

P2P processes

Job description

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Sourcing Manager-Indirect Procurement in Ohio to drive value across product lines and facilities. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, supplier consolidation, contracts, and strategic sourcing initiatives, balancing cost, quality, service, and long-term business value.

With a strategic mindset and strong negotiation skills, you will collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver measurable results and optimize Total Cost