Strategic Sourcing Lead: Supplier Strategy & Negotiations

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

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.