Strategic Sourcing Leader for Manufacturing Growth

TalentBridge; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is partnering with a growing manufacturer in Shelby, NC to identify a Sourcing Manager who will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management across the organization.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery and risk, collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality, and mentor a small team of sourcing professionals to drive measurable cost improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong strategic sourcing experience with supplier selection, negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing significant areas of direct or indirect spend.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities across multiple areas of spend within a manufacturing organization.
• Develop category and supplier strategies based on current requirements and anticipated business growth.
• Evaluate the existing supply base and identify opportunities for new suppliers, consolidation, dual sourcing or supplier development.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations and ongoing supplier-management activities.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through negotiations, sourcing changes, market analysis and other strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, performance and business risk to ensure continuity of supply.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Quality when sourcing new components, evaluating suppliers or addressing supplier-related issues.
• Develop meaningful metrics to track sourcing performance, supplier performance and cost improvement.
• Improve sourcing processes and tools as the organization continues to grow and mature.
• Stay informed of commodity pricing, market conditions and other factors that could impact material cost or availability.
• Lead and develop members of the sourcing team while creating greater consistency and accountability across the function.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and business leadership on longer-term sourcing priorities and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline

Job description

TalentBridge is partnering with a growing manufacturer in Shelby, NC to identify a Sourcing Manager who will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management across the organization.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery and risk, collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality, and mentor a small team of sourcing professionals to drive measurable cost improvements.