Strategic Responsible Sourcing Manager

Wesco; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Sales commissions

Benefits program

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Manager – Responsible Sourcing to develop and execute strategies that strengthen supplier relationships and drive business growth. The role collaborates with internal teams, customers, and strategic partners to advance sourcing programs aligned with procurement objectives and community initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading strategic account planning, driving growth with Global Accounts, and coaching alliance partners to position Wesco solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Sales, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years strategic sales and/or large account management experience.
• 3+ years in planning and development of outreach activity supporting responsible sourcing programs.
• 2+ years people management and/or large program management.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and mobilize resources.
• Experience with strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership methods.
• Strong relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiating, consensus-building and conflict-resolution skills.
• Data-driven thinker with the ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Implement responsible sourcing vision aligned with organizational goals and strategies.
• Lead joint-strategic account planning with internal teams and sales management.
• Hold suppliers and alliance partners accountable for annual responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Guide growth with Global Accounts and strategic solutions including value-added agreements.
• Conduct regular account reviews and resolve issues.
• Maintain long-term relationships with key accounts and align sourcing solutions.
• Drive process improvements to support sourcing strategy.
• Coach Sales to position responsible sourcing to decision-makers.
• Mentor alliance partners to promote Wesco solutions.
• Capture customer reporting to meet requirements and support improvement.
• Collaborate with SBUs and cross-functional teams to maximize impact.

Skills

Strategic sales

Large account management

People management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field

Tools

Power BI

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Manager – Responsible Sourcing to develop and execute strategies that strengthen supplier relationships and drive business growth. The role collaborates with internal teams, customers, and strategic partners to advance sourcing programs aligned with procurement objectives and community initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading strategic account planning, driving growth with Global Accounts, and coaching alliance partners to position Wesco solutions.