Strategic Sourcing Manager | Global Supplier Development

Manpower, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Sourcing Manager on a 12-month contract to own strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives across North America, strengthening the supplier base and delivering cost-out results.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is required; 7+ years in sourcing or supplier development; strong negotiation and analytical skills; APICS preferred; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier development.
• Proven supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; cost-reduction initiatives in manufacturing.
• APICS highly preferred.
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers across North America and other regions.
• Develop sourcing strategies for critical commodities, assemblies, and components with RFQ leadership.
• Establish dual-source and risk-mitigation strategies for key materials.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses and supplier consolidation to localize supply chains.
• Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams on supplier quality, audits, and qualifications.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Travel readiness

Education

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

APICS certification preferred

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Sourcing Manager on a 12-month contract to own strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives across North America, strengthening the supplier base and delivering cost-out results.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is required; 7+ years in sourcing or supplier development; strong negotiation and analytical skills; APICS preferred; travel up to 25%.