Strategic Sourcing Lead

Power Probe Group Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Probe Group Inc. seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support production, growth, cost objectives, and supply continuity.

The role identifies and qualifies suppliers, leads negotiations, manages performance, and mitigates supply risks with close collaboration across Purchasing, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality. Expect approximately 50% travel for supplier visits, qualification activities, and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management and related supply chain functions.
• Ability to analyze supplier capability, cost, risk, lead time, capacity and performance.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills with experience managing pricing and terms.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers meeting quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and technical requirements.
• Conduct supplier visits, assessments, and audits as part of qualification and performance management.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with production volumes and forecasted demand.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, terms, lead times, and long-term agreements.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance across key metrics.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source and geopolitical risks.
• Develop alternate-source and contingency strategies to improve supply continuity.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation and supplier consolidation.
• Collaborate with Engineering/R&D during new product introductions to source components early.
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Demand Planning to align sourcing with forecasted demand and inventory objectives.
• Work with Quality and Manufacturing to address supplier-related issues and corrective actions.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and supplier agreements per company requirements.
• Provide sourcing updates and risks to leadership and senior management.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Qualification

Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Supply Chain Risk Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

Relationship Management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support production requirements, business growth, cost objectives, and supply continuity. This position identifies and qualifies suppliers, leads commercial negotiations, manages supplier performance, and proactively addresses supply chain risk.

The role partners closely with Purchasing/Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure sourcing decisions support forecasted demand, new product introduction, quality requirements, and long-term business needs. Approximately 50% travel is expected for supplier visits, qualification activities, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers capable of meeting the company’s quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and technical requirements.


• Conduct supplier site visits, assessments, and audits as part of supplier qualification, development, and ongoing performance management.


• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with production volumes, forecasted demand, product roadmaps, and business objectives.


• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, payment terms, lead times, commercial conditions, and long-term agreements.


• Manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance across quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and capacity.


• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source exposure, geopolitical and tariff risk, supplier capacity constraints, and long lead-time components.


• Develop alternate-source and contingency strategies to improve supply continuity and reduce business risk.


• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, value opportunities, and other strategic sourcing actions.


• Partner with Engineering/R&D during new product introduction to identify and source components early and support supplier readiness.


• Collaborate with Purchasing/Demand Planning to align sourcing strategies, supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, and commercial requirements with forecasted demand and inventory objectives.


• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing to address supplier-related quality, delivery, or technical issues and support corrective actions when required.


• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier agreements, commercial information, and sourcing decisions in accordance with company requirements.


• Provide sourcing updates, supplier risks, cost-saving progress, and recommendations to the Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.


• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or a related supply chain function.


• Demonstrated experience identifying, evaluating, and qualifying suppliers within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong negotiation and commercial skills with experience managing supplier pricing, terms, and agreements.


• Ability to analyze supplier capability, cost, risk, lead time, capacity, and performance when making sourcing decisions.


• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and relationship-management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% for supplier visits, audits, qualification activities, and business needs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing electronic components, assemblies, or other materials used in electronics or automotive-related manufacturing.


• Experience with supplier audits, supplier development, and global sourcing.


• Experience supporting new product introduction and engineering-driven sourcing requirements.


• Experience managing geopolitical, tariff, single-source, and supplier continuity risks.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including SAP.

Key Competencies

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Qualification & Development Negotiation Category Strategy Supplier Performance Cost Reduction Supply Chain Risk Management Commercial Decision-Making Cross-Functional Collaboration Communication & Relationship Management

Position Impact

The Strategic Sourcing Lead directly supports production continuity, product cost, supplier quality, and long-term supply chain resilience. By establishing strong supplier partnerships, securing competitive commercial terms, reducing sourcing risk, and aligning supply strategies with business requirements, this position helps ensure the organization has a reliable and cost-effective supply base to support current production and future growth.