Strategic Purchasing Manager: Global Sourcing & Savings

Clearbridge Executive Search; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearbridge Executive Search seeks an experienced Purchasing Lead to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across direct and indirect spend. You will manage POs in SAP, negotiate terms, and optimize inventory while ensuring on-time delivery in a global supply chain.

The role requires a engineering degree and 3+ years in purchasing with leadership experience. Strong analytical, negotiation, and compliance skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience with international suppliers, import/export activities, tariff management, customs compliance, and landed cost analysis preferred.
• SAP experience, particularly purchase order management and supplier data maintenance, preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, problem-solving, and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control, international logistics, trade regulations, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, mitigate supply chain risks, and support production and profitability goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop purchasing and strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and cost-reduction goals.
• Create, modify, cancel, and maintain purchase orders and supplier confirmations in SAP.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, evaluate suppliers, and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure material availability and timely deliveries.
• Track and expedite purchase orders, manage inbound shipments, and select cost-effective transportation methods.
• Maintain vendor master data, support inventory optimization, and assist with new part creation and engineering changes.
• Monitor tariff changes, international trade regulations, customs requirements, and import/export compliance.
• Analyze tariff impacts on product costs, landed costs, supplier pricing, and profitability.
• Maintain accurate HTS classifications and country-of-origin documentation while collaborating with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Develop sourcing alternatives and cost-mitigation strategies to reduce tariff exposure and supply chain risks.
• Manage purchasing projects, monitor KPIs, support budgeting, and provide quarterly reports on supplier performance, inventory, tariffs, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

Clearbridge Executive Search seeks an experienced Purchasing Lead to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across direct and indirect spend. You will manage POs in SAP, negotiate terms, and optimize inventory while ensuring on-time delivery in a global supply chain.

The role requires a engineering degree and 3+ years in purchasing with leadership experience. Strong analytical, negotiation, and compliance skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.