Strategic Sourcing Manager

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Santa Clara (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to shape category strategies, lead high-value negotiations, and drive supply continuity across manufacturing operations.

You will partner with executives in operations, engineering, and finance to deliver cost leadership through analytics, should-cost models, and total cost of ownership, while mentoring procurement professionals and advancing governance across global supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in procurement, category management, or sourcing in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive cost savings and strategic value.
• Expert negotiation and contract management skills.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains.

Responsabilités

• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with manufacturing objectives.
• Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives with global suppliers.
• Oversee cost reduction, TCO modeling, and value engineering.
• Partner with operations, R&D, and finance to align priorities.
• Mentor procurement professionals and lead cross-functional teams.
• Manage supplier risk and supplier governance.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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
• 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 managementLeadership 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)