Strategic Sourcing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus program

401(k) company match

Paid vacation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies across US and Canada. This individual contributor will join the OIEC team and be based onsite with a hybrid schedule in Lenexa, Kansas, with travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, directing indirect spend, and driving data-driven improvements across procurement processes. The role requires 8+ years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP, Ariba,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing or procurement experience.
• Proven experience in enterprise-level indirect spend management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing: architect the global sourcing strategy for indirect spend across US & Canada.
• Develop multi-tiered sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and leverage supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and capacity for long-term cost advantages.
• Implement standard work and KPIs for cost, lead time and supplier quality.
• Drive risk mitigation: address constraints and market volatility.
• Support adoption of new reporting tools and data processes through training and documentation.
• Lead change management for new suppliers, system enhancements, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Ensure reporting solutions align with supply chain strategy and compliance.
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Change management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

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.
• Proven experience in enterprise-level indirect spend management.
• 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 employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled