Strategic Sourcing Manager

Requirements

• Develops and implements category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Leads RFx events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for assigned categories, including bid preparation, evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Manages supplier relationships, including performance reviews, issue resolution, and ongoing communications, while building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and market trends—including commodities indices—to inform sourcing decisions, price negotiations, and strategy development, with a focus on quality, delivery, and price.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment of sourcing strategies.
• Negotiates major contracts and agreements, ensuring value, quality, delivery, and price compliance.
• Researches and develops a pipeline of qualified suppliers for assigned categories.
• Designs and applies supplier evaluation techniques to assess quality, reliability, and performance.
• Tracks and reports on category performance, supplier effectiveness, and cost savings.