Strategic Sourcing Manager

Arrowhead Engineered Products, Inc.; Portland (TN); In loco; USD 116.000 - 183.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arrowhead Engineered Products, Inc. seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and risk, while ensuring reliable supply.

The role requires 3+ years of sourcing experience and a Bachelor's degree, with strong analytical, negotiating, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams in a complex business environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier performance.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, e-commerce, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, and other areas to align sourcing with priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships; evaluate performance for quality and reliability.
• Monitor market trends; negotiate terms and pricing; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for disruptions and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee supplier contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics; ensure compliance and ethics.
• Utilize data-driven insights; implement KPIs to track sourcing performance.
• Identify process improvements and drive innovation within sourcing.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Independent work

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories/suppliers to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and risk, while maintaining reliable supply of assigned commodities.

Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories/suppliers to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and risk, while maintaining reliable supply of assigned commodities.

Duties

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, e-commerce, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, and other areas of the business to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Evaluate and manage supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and consistency of supply.
• Continuously monitor market trends, negotiate terms and pricing agreements, and identify cost‑saving opportunities. Implement best practices to reduce procurement costs without compromising quality.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to mitigate potential disruptions such as geopolitical, economic, or environmental factors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards. Drive sustainability initiatives, such as responsible sourcing and environmentally friendly practices.
• Oversee the negotiation and management of supplier contracts, including terms and conditions, service level agreements, and performance metrics.
• Utilize data‑driven insights to make informed sourcing decisions. Implement analytics tools and KPIs to track and measure sourcing performance.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the sourcing function. Implement best practices and drive innovation.

Skills/Abilities

Proven ability to lead teams and identify opportunities for improvement

Highly motivated, innovative, and able to work independently and on cross functional teams.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully navigate in a complex business environment and adapt to changing market conditions.

Must possess strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem solving, and sound business judgment skills.

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

Education And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.

3+ years of sourcing experience within a similar industry preferred.

Compensation: $116k - $183k