Strategic Sourcing Leader - Manufacturing & Cost Savings

Jobot; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager in the Greater Memphis area to lead strategic sourcing across a complex manufacturing and distribution environment. This role focuses on supplier development, cost reductions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

We seek a hands-on leader who can establish a proactive sourcing function, shape supplier relationships, and drive long-term value.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with strategic sourcing leadership.
• Automotive/industrial manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and cost reductions.
• Strong ability to mitigate supplier risks and manage complex portfolios.
• ERP exposure and strong analytical capabilities; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across materials and components.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to improve costs and continuity.
• Lead supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, capabilities, capacity, quality, and risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Planning to improve decisions.
• Establish sourcing processes, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop purchasing team members with leadership opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager in the Greater Memphis area to lead strategic sourcing across a complex manufacturing and distribution environment. This role focuses on supplier development, cost reductions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

We seek a hands-on leader who can establish a proactive sourcing function, shape supplier relationships, and drive long-term value.