Strategic Sourcing Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management to ensure best-in-class procurement practices.
• Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Utilize data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Establish and manage key supplier relationships to enhance quality, innovation, and long-term value.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven Strategic Sourcing Experience
• Strong Supplier Negotiation skills

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Project Management Experience able to lead teams that cut across geographic and functional boundaries

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Prior experience in managing teams

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Influencing and Change Management skills

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 4-6 years of Sourcing, Management Consulting, or Project Management