Strategic Sourcing Manager: Cost, Risk & Supplier Strategy

Averro; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

relocation assistance available

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies across critical material categories. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, market analysis, and supplier development to deliver measurable savings while ensuring quality and supply continuity.

In this role you will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams across multiple plants, driving forecasts, contracts, and risk management while aligning with corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in strategic sourcing, including category strategy and planning.
• Experience in multi-plant or multi-site sourcing preferred.
• Experience with steel, concrete, glass, and related construction materials preferred.
• SQL and Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategic procurement strategies for material categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations and administer national agreements and blanket orders.
• Identify savings, cost avoidance, and value opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering to forecast material demand across plants.
• Mitigate supplier, risk, and supply continuity risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Forecasting

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP/MRP/MES

Job description

Averro is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies across critical material categories. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, market analysis, and supplier development to deliver measurable savings while ensuring quality and supply continuity.

In this role you will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams across multiple plants, driving forecasts, contracts, and risk management while aligning with corporate