Strategic Sourcing Manager - Hybrid/Remote

W. W. Grainger; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is seeking a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and develop sourcing strategies that support growth and supply continuity. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize total product costs and ensure profitability and service levels.

The role emphasizes negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard supply chains across a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers to optimize cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, freight, payment terms, rebates, and contracts.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities while maintaining supplier performance.
• Analyze total product costs, including freight, tariffs, duties, and packaging to drive value.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Product Management, Operations, and Supply Chain to support sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier selection activities using RFIs, RFQs, and competitive bidding.
• Vet, onboard and manage new suppliers and support transitions and global sourcing.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitor market conditions and communicate impacts and recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is seeking a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and develop sourcing strategies that support growth and supply continuity. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize total product costs and ensure profitability and service levels.

The role emphasizes negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard supply chains across a