Strategic Sourcing Leader — Global Supply & Cost

Edelbrock Group; Olive Branch (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelbrock Group is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for direct/indirect materials and services in a complex manufacturing environment. You will craft sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and build a robust supplier base to improve cost, quality, and delivery.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supplier capability with business goals, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing/procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and BI tools; Oracle preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for assigned materials, components, finished goods, and services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, RFQ/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, capacity commitments, and other contractual provisions.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new supply sources to increase capacity and reduce risk.
• Maintain knowledge of commodity markets and translate into sourcing recommendations.
• Establish sourcing roadmaps and measurable savings aligned with the operating plan.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships with clear performance expectations.
• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and lead regular business reviews with critical suppliers.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Planning to address performance issues.
• Lead supplier development to improve delivery, quality, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with negotiated terms and resolve issues.
• Build long-term supplier relationships with accountability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Problem solving

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Edelbrock Group is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for direct/indirect materials and services in a complex manufacturing environment. You will craft sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and build a robust supplier base to improve cost, quality, and delivery.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Finance to align supplier capability with business goals, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement across global supply chains.