Strategic Sourcing Manager

Southwire Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Atlanta seeks a Senior Global Sourcing leader to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned products, driving cost, quality, and service improvements across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, product management and procurement teams to qualify new suppliers and mitigate strategic risks. The role requires 8–11 years in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain management and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–11 years of sourcing, purchasing or supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, providing guidance on supplier selection and management aligned with procurement policies.
• Develop, implement, and manage master supply agreements (MSAs), including cost analysis and contract terms.
• Apply procurement knowledge to improve sourcing strategies and meet objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Analyze market and supplier data to identify cost, material choices and manufacturing approaches.
• Develop sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and align with long-term goals.
• Generate actionable insights from market research and metrics to drive sourcing excellence.
• Support new product development by managing supplier selection and cost targets.
• Lead groups to implement sourcing strategies across departments and ensure collaboration.
• Coach junior sourcing team members on vendor selection, contract management, and negotiation.

Skills

Sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Supplier management

MSAs

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Cost reduction

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

Job Summary

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for assigned products to improve cost, quality, service and total cost of ownership. Collaborates with operations management, quality/compliance, product management, and supply chain teams to qualify new sources of supply. Identifies risks within the products assigned and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, providing expert guidance on the selection and management of suppliers, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and procurement policies.
• Develop, implement, and manage master supply agreements (MSAs), including analyzing proposals and negotiating costs, terms, incentives and/or service for purchased products.
• Applies highly developed knowledge of procurement processes, materials, and supplier capabilities to improve sourcing strategies and meet organizational objectives.
• Manages and owns negotiation of contracts, resolution of issues, and management of supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with company requirements and performance standards.
• Conduct commodity specific competitor, geographic, and industry analysis to identify cost, material selection, manufacturing techniques and material sourcing to improve companyâs competitive position.
• Develop sourcing strategies, working closely with cross-functional teams to influence the development of business processes that enhance sourcing effectiveness and align with long-term goals.
• Develops actionable insights from market research, supplier data, and procurement metrics to inform decision-making and drive sourcing excellence.
• Support new product development process by managing supplier selection, launch schedules and cost targets.
• Directs groups to implement sourcing strategies across departments, ensuring smooth collaboration and the achievement of procurement objectives.
• Coaches and provides guidance to junior sourcing team members, offering advice on best practices for vendor selection, contract management, and negotiation tactics.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years in Sourcing, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management