Strategic Sourcing Manager

Stella Jones; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Stella-Jones in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead indirect spend strategy within the US and Canada. This individual contributor role sits in the Operational Innovation & Excellence Center and requires collaboration across departments to optimize procurement and drive cost efficiencies.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule at the Lenexa office, up to 30% travel, and exposure to SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills with influence without authority.
• Experience driving change management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30% across US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for indirect spend across US and Canada.
• Develop multi-tiered sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and capacity for long-term advantages.
• Implement standard work and KPIs to improve cost, lead time, supplier quality.
• Drive risk mitigation through supplier diversification.
• Support adoption of new reporting tools and data processes via training and docs.
• Lead change management for new suppliers, systems, dashboards and processes.
• Ensure reporting aligns with supply chain strategy and compliance.
• Contribute to data-driven decision making across supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

• To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones
• To explore our latest quarterly financial updates and press releases, visit: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/investor-relations/press-releases

Position Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that optimize procurement processes, drive cost efficiencies, and support the overall procurement needs of the organization. This role collaborates across departments to analyze existing data, market trends, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and sustainability initiatives.

This is an individual contributor role joining our Operational Innovation & Excellence Center (OIEC) team and will be based onsite with a hybrid work schedule at our Lenexa, Kansas office (Kansas City metro). Travel is expected to be 30% across the US and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing: You will be the architect of the global sourcing strategy for indirect spend across the US and Canada.
• Develop multi-tiered sourcing strategies that mitigate risks, ensure business continuity and leverage supplier partnerships across the enterprise.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and capacity to secure long-term cost and availability advantages.
• Implement standard work and sourcing KPIs that improve cost, lead time and supplier quality performance.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies addressing internal and external constraints, market volatility through supplier diversification.
• Support adoption of new reporting tools and data processes through training, documentation, and ongoing user support
• Lead change management efforts related to new suppliers, system enhancements, dashboards, and process improvements
• Ensure reporting solutions align with supply chain strategy, operational efficiency goals, and compliance requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen data-driven decision-making across the supply chain organization

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated success driving change management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to travel across US and Canada up to 30%.

Note: Employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Also, there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage, Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled