Strategic Sourcing Manager

Addison Group; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Highland Park, IL is recruiting a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead purchasing, strategic sourcing, and supply chain initiatives for a complex manufacturing environment. You will develop sourcing strategies for OEM, aftermarket, common, and private-label parts, and drive cost reductions while ensuring quality and supplier performance.

You will manage a team of sourcing specialists and analysts, negotiate long-term supplier agreements, and partner with engineering, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, buying, or supply chain experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering measurable cost and operational improvements.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for OEM, aftermarket, common, and private-label parts.
• Source new components at competitive pricing while meeting cost, quality, and business objectives.
• Manage part costs, identify savings opportunities, and lead supplier negotiations and long-term agreements.
• Build and manage supplier relationships through regular performance, cost, and service reviews.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and sales to support sourcing and supply chain initiatives.
• Identify new technologies, materials, and components aligned with future product needs.
• Oversee new item setup and master data processes.
• Lead and develop a team of sourcing specialists, analysts, and support personnel.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain experience

Team leadership

Data analytics

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for OEM, aftermarket, common, and private-label parts.
• Source new components at competitive pricing while meeting cost, quality, and business objectives.
• Manage part costs, identify savings opportunities, and lead supplier negotiations and long-term agreements.
• Build and manage supplier relationships through regular performance, cost, and service reviews.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and sales to support sourcing and supply chain initiatives.
• Identify new technologies, materials, and components aligned with future product needs.
• Oversee new item setup and master data processes.
• Lead and develop a team of sourcing specialists, analysts, and support personnel.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, buying, or supply chain experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering measurable cost and operational improvements.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of manufactured components.
• Demonstrated success using data and analytics to drive sourcing decisions.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a fast-paced environment.