Strategic Sourcing Leader for Cost & Continuity

Kratos Industries, LLC; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the Data Power and Control Team supporting our Kratos business. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution to improve supplier performance, cost, risk, and day-to-day sourcing operations.

You will develop and lead supplier strategies, manage LNCA and KPI metrics, and collaborate across operations, engineering, quality, and finance to align sourcing decisions with business goals. Some travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of supply chain or sourcing experience required.
• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for commodities and suppliers.
• Lead supplier development, negotiations, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Own LNCA and DPC sourcing KPIs and metrics for Kratos.
• Collaborate across DPC to leverage economies of scale and standardization.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and finance on sourcing decisions.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers while managing risk.
• Support tactical issue resolution for shortages and supplier performance issues.
• Use ERP, analytics, and sourcing tools to improve reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Smartsheet

Analytics

Communication

Project management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field

Project management certification

Tools

ERP systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Legrand seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the Data Power and Control Team supporting our Kratos business. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution to improve supplier performance, cost, risk, and day-to-day sourcing operations.

You will develop and lead supplier strategies, manage LNCA and KPI metrics, and collaborate across operations, engineering, quality, and finance to align sourcing decisions with business goals. Some travel up to 20% may be required.