Strategic Sourcing Manager — Global Commodities & Cost Leadership

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a senior professional to identify materials for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scopes and to administer contracts for total cost optimization. You will forecast purchases and generate reports for management, contributing to regional and global supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes procurement expertise, data analysis, and project leadership to drive cost-effective supplier strategies across multiple components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute the forward growth strategy for assigned commodities.
• Establish performance objectives and metrics for the Commodities Group and report progress monthly or quarterly.
• Support sites in the region when critical component escalations arise.
• Provide guidance on the commodity strategy to the organization.
• Cultivate regional and global strategic supplier relationships with executives.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Data analysis

KPI management

Communication

Project management

Continuous improvement

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Plexus Corp. is seeking a senior professional to identify materials for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scopes and to administer contracts for total cost optimization. You will forecast purchases and generate reports for management, contributing to regional and global supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes procurement expertise, data analysis, and project leadership to drive cost-effective supplier strategies across multiple components.