Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect — Drive Savings

Arrowhead Engineered Products, Inc.; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Engineered Products, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and suppliers to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and risk while maintaining reliable supply of critical commodities.

You will collaborate with IT, e-commerce, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance and other areas to align sourcing priorities with business goals, cultivate strong supplier relationships, and monitor performance to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years in strategic sourcing preferred.
• Experience in supplier selection, renegotiation, and contract management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work across IT, finance, operations, and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, e-commerce, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance and others to align sourcing priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key suppliers and evaluate performance.
• Monitor market trends, negotiate terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and drive sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee negotiations and management of supplier contracts including SLAs and KPIs.
• Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to track sourcing performance.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arrowhead Engineered Products, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and suppliers to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and risk while maintaining reliable supply of critical commodities.

You will collaborate with IT, e-commerce, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance and other areas to align sourcing priorities with business goals, cultivate strong supplier relationships, and monitor performance to ensure quality and