Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Lead

BD; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Sparks, MD seeks a Supplier Relationship Manager to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and lead cost-saving initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to support NPI, ensure supply continuity, and optimize total cost of ownership. Strong negotiation and analytics skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and supply chains.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute commodity strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry conditions to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Drive supplier consolidation, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection processes, and sourcing projects.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that achieve productivity, savings, and supply continuity objectives.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, delivery, service, innovation, and cost performance.
• Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Support supplier development initiatives to improve capabilities and strengthen partnerships.
• Monitor commodity markets, supplier capacity, tariffs, currency fluctuations, and other supply chain risks.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation plans for sole-source suppliers and constrained materials.
• Establish dual-source, regionalization, and contingency strategies where appropriate.
• Ensure continuity of supply to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management teams to achieve business goals.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, supplier selection, and supplier qualification efforts.
• Provide supplier and supply chain expertise to influence product design, manufacturability, and cost decisions.
• Coordinate supplier transfers, process validations, and supplier-driven improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects related to sourcing, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
• Deliver annual cost savings, productivity improvements, and value creation initiatives.
• Monitor and report KPIs, including cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Develop cost models and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

NPI support

Cost optimization

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

BD Sparks, MD seeks a Supplier Relationship Manager to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and lead cost-saving initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to support NPI, ensure supply continuity, and optimize total cost of ownership. Strong negotiation and analytics skills required.