Strategic Technical Sourcing Leader

Horizontal Talent; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution in a technical, fast-moving environment.

You will own sourcing for capital equipment, spare parts, and services, manage RFQ processes and negotiations, and partner with engineering and planning teams to align timelines with project milestones. The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain in industrial/technical settings.
• Experience managing CAPEX, MRO, or NPI procurement programs and vendor portfolios.
• Background negotiating contracts with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies, procurement processes, or SOPs.
• Strong experience in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Hands-on NPI sourcing and technical procurement support.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing across capital equipment, spare parts, services, and related procurement from supplier ID to contract award and delivery.
• Lead RFQ processes, negotiations, and supplier selection for high-value technical purchases.
• Build and improve sourcing frameworks, SOPs, and operating rhythms for scalable procurement.
• Develop supplier performance programs, including scorecards and recurring business reviews.
• Identify supply risks and support mitigation strategies like alternate sourcing and should-cost analyses.
• Track budgets, monitor variances, and support change governance in procurement.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, operations, and stakeholders to align sourcing timelines with milestones.
• Support inventory strategy and spare parts readiness for continuity.
• Contribute to cost optimization and measurable savings.
• Serve as a procurement resource in cross-functional planning discussions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

CAPEX procurement

Vendor negotiations

SOP development

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget tracking

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution in a technical, fast-moving environment.

You will own sourcing for capital equipment, spare parts, and services, manage RFQ processes and negotiations, and partner with engineering and planning teams to align timelines with project milestones. The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration.