Strategic Sourcing Leader – Cost, Risk & Supplier Excellence

SunSource; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource seeks a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a major national distributor serving industrial and mining customers across North America. You will drive supplier negotiations, category strategies, and contract administration while partnering with Operations, Inventory, Product Management, Sales and Finance to maximize profitability and service.

The role requires building strong supplier relationships, managing risk, and delivering cost improvements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; professional certifications are preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain experience.
• 3–5 years leading complex supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience with high-spend categories and large supplier networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned product categories to ensure cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, rebates, service levels, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for sourcing issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Inventory Management, Product Management, Sales, and Finance to align sourcing with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risk through contingency planning and supplier diversification.

Skills

Negotiation

Category management

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or related field

CPSM / CPM / CSCP certification or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

SRM Systems

Spend Analysis Tools

Contract Management Platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SunSource seeks a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a major national distributor serving industrial and mining customers across North America. You will drive supplier negotiations, category strategies, and contract administration while partnering with Operations, Inventory, Product Management, Sales and Finance to maximize profitability and service.

The role requires building strong supplier relationships, managing risk, and delivering cost improvements while