Strategic Sourcing Manager

Trelleborg Group; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits package

Career growth and advancement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trelleborg Medical Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a global purchasing team in Plymouth, Minnesota. You will drive spend analysis, develop global commodity strategies, and negotiate contracts with key suppliers for critical raw materials.

The role requires strong leadership, supplier relationship management, and experience in a manufacturing/regulated setting. You will report to the TMS procurement leadership and drive Purchasing Excellence across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement or related field (4-year).
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience with international supplier relationships and regulated industries preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Spend mapping and data collection for global spend.
• Develop and execute global commodity strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead and develop the Buyer team and support PE initiatives across sites.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in SCM or related field

CPSM/CSCP/CPM certification preferred

Job description

Trelleborg leverages in-depth materials and applications expertise with early market insights, making the Group a world leader in engineered polymer solutions. We offer a unique portfolio covering a broad range of applications – even the most complex ones. In 2025, Trelleborg Group reported annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion, with operations in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Medical Solutions, and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is traded on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com

Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to partner with one of the leading contract manufacturers in the world! Leverage your skills in a role where you will be part of process of life‑saving medical devices and enjoy the support and stability of an organization that has been in business for over 100 years.

As a valued team member with Trelleborg Medical Solutions, you will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation:
• Generous benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Greater opportunity for impact:
• Growth and advancement: Join a global company that loves to promote from within and allows for advancement.
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• And much more

Trelleborg Medical Solutions is currently accepting applications for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for our Plymouth, Minnesota location. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be a key part of our global TMS support team and will provide leadership to a team of Buyers supporting manufacturing sites across TMS on purchasing‑related matters. In addition to managing and developing the Buyer team, this role will serve as a strategic counterpart for key suppliers and oversee related key raw material categories.

The focus of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to improve, develop, and implement processes and tools within Purchasing on a global level. Working closely with colleagues from the global support team, site Purchasing professionals, and the Buyer team, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will ensure that purchasing strategies, processes, and best practices are consistently executed across the organization. The role is responsible for identifying and capturing synergy opportunities, supporting the development and performance of the Buyer team, and driving Purchasing Excellence (PE) on both a strategic and operational level.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Spend mapping and analysis – Collection and maintenance of global spend data for nominated commodities
• Develop, maintain and execute a global strategy for nominated commodities
• Development and negotiation of contracts with key suppliers to nominated commodities
• Sourcing projects – support local sites in the identification of opportunities and applying a systematic approach
• Supplier Market development – Attend seminars, network with peers, work with other group purchasing teams to identify new suppliers.
• Identify areas of risk, i.e. monopoly, proprietary materials, customer approvals etc. that limit our choice of supplier.
• Ownership of Business-to-Business meetings with several key suppliers.
• Support TMS Manufacturing sites on PE related supply- and sourcing activities, to ensure stable supply
• Project Management driven approach with clear KPI mindset and time plan focus
• Work with Group Purchasing to drive next steps in Trelleborg digital sourcing journey
• Identify opportunities for, and implement Sourcing initiatives, on Direct- and Indirect Material & Services

Education and Experience:

• 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement or related field.
• 3 years of increasing leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain professionals.
• 5-7+ years of progressive purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Completed or working towards professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM or equivalent are preferred.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management with domestic and international suppliers.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and strength in initiating and leading conversation
• Business and commercial awareness
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Recognizes and manages conflict effectively
• Flexible and able to cope with ambiguity