Strategic Sourcing Manager

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Vacation programs

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Training programs

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead category strategies and multi-year roadmaps. You will manage complex supplier negotiations, drive end-to-end RFPs, and build strategic relationships with logistics and transportation partners.

You will track savings, ensure program compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 4–6 years of procurement/supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, Sage) and MS Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of category strategies and multi-year roadmaps.
• Manage complex negotiations for master sourcing agreements and pricing.
• Lead end-to-end RFP processes with clear specifications and timely execution.
• Foster strategic relationships with 3rd party logistics, transportation, parcel and driver vendors.
• Track and report savings, program compliance, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Safety, Legal and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools and reporting.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

RFP management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Oracle

Sage

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations, and category management activities to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation across assigned spend areas. The Strategic Sourcing Manager builds multi-year strategies, prioritizes initiatives based on business impact, and manages complex supplier relationships including 3rd party logistics, transportation, parcel agreements, and contract drivers.

The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leads the development of category strategies, multi-year roadmaps, and opportunity pipelines across assigned spend categories.


• Manages complex negotiations for Master Sourcing Agreements, pricing structures, scopes of work, NDA's, and amendments.


• Leads end-to-end RFP and bidding processes, ensuring high-quality specifications, competitive events, and timely execution.


• Leads strategic relationships with suppliers, including 3rd party logistics partners, transportation providers, parcel carriers, and contract driver vendors.


• Oversees tracking, validation, and reporting of savings, program compliance, and supplier performance.


• Manages cross-functional interactions with Operations, Finance, Safety, Legal, and other internal stakeholders.


• Leads continuous improvement initiatives for sourcing processes, tools, and reporting.

What You're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.


• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or related analytical fields.


• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, Sage) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools.

What You'll Get In Return:

• Generous salary and bonus program(s)


• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions


• Attractive Vacation Programs


• Inclusive Group Life Insurance


• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits


• Rewarding Employee Referral Program


• Valuable Employee Training Program(s)

About Us

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.

We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.

There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.