Strategic Sourcing Manager - Manufacturing

Talentify; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is partnering with a growing manufacturer to identify a Sourcing Manager in Shelby, NC. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations to secure optimal suppliers and commercial terms.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sourcing/procurement within manufacturing, with a proven ability to develop category strategies, drive cost improvements, assess supplier risk, and mentor a sourcing team as the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong strategic sourcing experience with supplier selection and management.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing significant spend.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost improvements.
• Understanding supplier capacity, performance and supply-risk.
• Experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements.
• Ability to work with Engineering, Operations and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities across multiple spend areas within a manufacturing organization.
• Develop category and supplier strategies based on requirements and growth.
• Evaluate the supply base and identify opportunities for new suppliers or dual sourcing.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and ongoing supplier-management activities.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through negotiations and market analysis.
• Assess supplier capacity, performance and risk for continuity of supply.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Quality on sourcing initiatives and issues.
• Develop metrics to track sourcing and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Category strategy

Supply chain

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

TalentBridge is partnering with a growing manufacturer to identify a Sourcing Manager in Shelby, NC. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations to secure optimal suppliers and commercial terms.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sourcing/procurement within manufacturing, with a proven ability to develop category strategies, drive cost improvements, assess supplier risk, and mentor a sourcing team as the