Strategic Sourcing Leader - Precision Machining

Mirador Search Partners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an established manufacturing company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to strengthen its supplier network and improve procurement efficiency. You will lead supplier development, strategy, and cost-optimization efforts while collaborating with engineering, production, and purchasing teams.

Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing, and leveraging ERP tools to enhance sourcing and inventory planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing CNC-machined components.
• Ability to build supplier relationships and networks from the ground up.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proven negotiation and cost-reduction track record.
• Experience with ERP, inventory planning, and domestic/international sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new domestic and international suppliers.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for CNC-machined components.
• Negotiate pricing and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Review drawings and specs to qualify suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality, lead times, and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing teams.
• Improve procurement processes and inventory planning.
• Leverage ERP and procurement tools to enhance sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Sourcing strategy

GD&T interpretation

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

AI in procurement

Job description

Our client, an established manufacturing company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to strengthen its supplier network and improve procurement efficiency. You will lead supplier development, strategy, and cost-optimization efforts while collaborating with engineering, production, and purchasing teams.

Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing, and leveraging ERP tools to enhance sourcing and inventory planning.