Sourcing Manager

Job Summary 

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing, evaluating, and managing a competitive and reliable supplier base to support operational, quality, and strategic business goals. This role manages a team of costing specialists and strategic purchasers. They lead sourcing initiatives, including regional supplier development, supplier qualification, costing, negotiations, and supplier performance management. The Sourcing Manager works cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Design, and Finance teams to ensure a robust, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain. The position reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new regional suppliers to support capacity, cost, and risk-mitigation objectives
• Lead supplier onboarding processes, including capability assessments, audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with the Quality team to drive quality and technical capability alignment
• Plan and conduct supplier audits focused on safety, quality, service, cost, capacity, and compliance
• Maintain and improve supplier scorecards, tracking performance in quality, delivery, cost, communication responsiveness, and continuous improvement
• Hold regular review meetings with suppliers to drive corrective actions and performance improvement
• Develop and implement dual-sourcing strategies to reduce supply-chain risk and continuity of supply
• Analyze cost structures, market trends, and supply risks to guide decisions on supplier selection and long-term sourcing strategy while executing cost-saving opportunities
• Manage the Sourcing team of costing specialists and strategic purchasers
• Lead negotiations on pricing, lead times, terms & conditions, NDAs, and annual price-list updates
• Support annual planning through forecasting and cost-saving initiatives
• Coordinate escalations and support efforts to improve lead-time performance and resolve supplier nonconformance
• Participate in new product introduction projects to ensure suppliers meet design, quality, and timing requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report key sourcing metrics, including cost savings, lead-time reductions, supplier risk, and sourcing activity
• Maintain accurate records of supplier information, agreements, performance data, and sourcing documentation
• Other job duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge in the management of suppliers and supplier development 
• Excellent leadership, project, and process management skills & experience
• Ability to lead and coach an effective Sourcing team
• Requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written 
• Analytical with a deep understanding of cost modeling, market analysis, and supply-chain risks 
• Solution-oriented with a high focus on continual improvement
• Capable of making independent decisions and working with minimal supervision while maintaining a sense of urgency and personal responsibility to support our customers
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
• Proficient with ERP systems and analytical tools, including Excel 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing, vendor management, or a closely related field   

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear PPE as needed in production areas

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