Strategic Sourcing Manager

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead high-value category strategies, optimize costs, and ensure supply continuity across manufacturing operations. The role reports to executive leadership and shapes enterprise-wide procurement initiatives.

You will drive multi-year category plans, negotiate with global suppliers, and oversee contracts, risk management, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deliver significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives.
• Experience managing large, complex spend categories (direct materials, capital equipment, logistics).
• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred; bachelor's in a related field.
• Expert negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across high-value spend categories.
• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with manufacturing objectives.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and finance to optimize supplier performance.
• Manage supplier risk, contracts, and compliance.
• Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialists and procurement professionals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Contract management

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing high-value and complex spend categories, developing long-term sourcing strategies, and leading enterprise-wide initiatives that drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in shaping procurement strategies that support manufacturing excellence and business growth.

Strategic Category Leadership

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives
• Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment
• Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage

Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation

• Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers
• Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes
• Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value
• Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks
• Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Cost Leadership & Value Engineering

• Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
• Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk

Cross-Functional Influence

• Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities
• Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single-source dependencies)
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
• Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialist and procurement professionals
• Lead cross-functional and global project teams
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories (e.g., direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, raw materials)
• Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen
• Expert negotiation and contract management skills
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations
• Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis)
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
• Strong risk management and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
• Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives

Job location- Santa Clara, CA

Salary range- $110k-$155k