Strategic Sourcing Leader - Remote & Multi-Category

Ultipro; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan & fertility coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

21 paid days off

7 paid holidays

Casual dress code

Company phone

Company computer

Job summary

Ascentek is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing operations, drive strategic supplier partnerships, and optimize cost, quality, and risk across multiple categories.

You will manage supplier performance, develop advanced sourcing strategies, and collaborate across Operations, Engineering, and Finance. The role combines remote and on-site work in a dynamic, growing company with strong benefits and a focus on cost efficiency, supplier diversity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years sourcing/procurement experience with 1–3 years in leadership.
• Experience managing complex multi-channel categories.
• Strong supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and risk management.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytics.
• Knowledge of logistics, fulfillment, and landed cost.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or CPSM certification.
• Battery or regulated product categories.

Responsibilities

• Own category performance across cost, service, quality and risk.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across hard parts, vehicle systems, eCommerce, and batteries.
• Drive total cost of ownership through supplier optimization, consolidation, and should-cost analysis.
• Monitor market dynamics and adjust strategies proactively.
• Lead sourcing, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage performance (on time in full, quality, cost).
• Mitigate risk through dual sourcing and continuity planning.
• Oversee forecasting, material requirements planning, and replenishment across manufacturing, projects, and eCommerce.
• Balance service levels, inventory investment, and supply risk.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Field Services, eCommerce, and Finance.
• Own multi-million-dollar spend and deliver cost and margin improvements.
• Improve inventory turns, working capital, and supplier performance.
• Ensure alignment across contracts, pricing, and ERP.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost modeling

ERP systems

Advanced Excel/Analytics

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

JDE

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Ascentek is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing operations, drive strategic supplier partnerships, and optimize cost, quality, and risk across multiple categories.

You will manage supplier performance, develop advanced sourcing strategies, and collaborate across Operations, Engineering, and Finance. The role combines remote and on-site work in a dynamic, growing company with strong benefits and a focus on cost efficiency, supplier diversity, and continuous improvement.