Strategic Sourcing & Inventory Operations Manager

ISU Research Park; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park is seeking a Sourcing Manager – Operations and Inventory to lead procurement across the organization, focusing on operations and inventory replenishment. You will drive cost efficiencies, manage supplier relationships, and support capital projects with data-driven decision making.

The role requires strong analytical leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain and ensure compliance with corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of procurement/supply chain experience with 3+ years in supervisory or managerial roles.
• Proficiency with data and analytics tools and ERP systems such as Dynamics GP, Business Central, or Panatracker GP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with financial goals.
• Lead procurement activities within the inventory replenishment model.
• Mentor the procurement team and manage performance and qualifications.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Dynamics GP

Business Central

Panatracker GP

Job description

ISU Research Park is seeking a Sourcing Manager – Operations and Inventory to lead procurement across the organization, focusing on operations and inventory replenishment. You will drive cost efficiencies, manage supplier relationships, and support capital projects with data-driven decision making.

The role requires strong analytical leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain and ensure compliance with corporate