Strategic Sourcing Leader | Hybrid

Blue Yonder; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K matching

Flexible time off

Fitness program

Job summary

Blue Yonder in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across multiple categories. You will manage a team, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive supplier performance to maximize commercial value.

The role requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/Coupa/Ariba). Hybrid work arrangement in Dallas, with a focus on delivering cost savings and TCO reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement experience, including 3+ years in a managerial or senior/category lead role.
• Experience managing indirect and/or direct procurement categories relevant to the business.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing and complex negotiations.
• Experience with ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba) and spend analytics tools.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category strategies aligned to business goals, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and supplier segmentation.
• Develop multi-year sourcing plans, prioritizing high-impact opportunities.
• Lead complex sourcing events (RFX, RFPs, RFIs), supplier selection, total cost analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Establish commercial terms, SLAs, and contractual frameworks that protect the business and enable flexibility.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers; conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments.
• Implement supplier scorecards, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including financial, geopolitical, quality, and continuity risks.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate ethics standards.
• Oversee procurement approvals, delegation of authority, and audit readiness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members; set objectives and monitor performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders to influence demand, specifications, and sourcing timelines.
• Use spend analytics and market insights to identify savings opportunities and optimize supplier base.
• Drive automation, process standardization, and adoption of procurement tools.
• Deliver cost savings, margin improvement, improved payment and cash terms, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
• Manage category budgets and support financial planning.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Ariba

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Blue Yonder in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across multiple categories. You will manage a team, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive supplier performance to maximize commercial value.

The role requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/Coupa/Ariba). Hybrid work arrangement in Dallas, with a focus on delivering cost savings and TCO reduction.