Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships Leader

SCOPE Recruiting - Supply Chain Recruiters; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOPE Recruiting - Supply Chain Recruiters is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships to lead strategic sourcing and build high-performing supplier relationships with CMOs and key suppliers. The role focuses on cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth while translating business priorities into measurable supplier improvements.

You will partner with Finance, Planning, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with forecasts and new product introductions, oversee POs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced analytical/data management skills.
• 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and strategic partnerships with CMOs and key suppliers.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, negotiations, and value analysis.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier performance programs with KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through diversification and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee purchasing operations, PO management, contract execution, and ERP accuracy in GMP environments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with forecasts and new product introductions.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials and qualifying suppliers to ensure timely availability.
• Monitor spending with Finance and assist budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/regulatory/GMP standards and ethical supplier practices.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

SCOPE Recruiting - Supply Chain Recruiters is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships to lead strategic sourcing and build high-performing supplier relationships with CMOs and key suppliers. The role focuses on cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth while translating business priorities into measurable supplier improvements.

You will partner with Finance, Planning, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing with forecasts and new product introductions, oversee POs and