Strategic Sourcing Lead — Cost, Quality & Supply Chain

TIME Manufacturing Co; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative and innovative work环境

Job summary

TIME Manufacturing Company seeks a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to lead supplier quoting, negotiation, and regional sourcing initiatives. You will collaborate with Global Commodity Managers and cross-functional teams to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

The role focuses on developing and implementing sourcing strategies for non-global suppliers and ensuring supply continuity across facilities. A strong background in procurement and ERP/MRP tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier quoting and negotiations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and planning tools.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a multi-factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, supplier quotations, delivery timelines, and sourcing options.
• Support Global Commodity Managers by executing strategies.
• Develop sourcing strategies for regional or non-global suppliers.
• Act as primary interface between company and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Planning on sourcing decisions.
• Identify supplier improvement opportunities for cost and quality.
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements aligned with strategies.
• Analyze supplier costs, market conditions, and risks.
• Support new product development with supplier sourcing and readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure sourcing plans align with ERP/MRP systems.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align priorities.
• Support KPIs like cost reduction and on-time delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office suite

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

TIME Manufacturing Company seeks a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to lead supplier quoting, negotiation, and regional sourcing initiatives. You will collaborate with Global Commodity Managers and cross-functional teams to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

The role focuses on developing and implementing sourcing strategies for non-global suppliers and ensuring supply continuity across facilities. A strong background in procurement and ERP/MRP tools is required.