Senior Sourcing Manager

## Description

## **Position Summary**

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We are looking for a Sr. Sourcing Manager with over a decade of experience to architect and lead our global supply base strategy. You will be responsible for the commercial success of our high-volume manufacturing lines by identifying the right partners, locking in competitive cost structures, and mitigating long-term risk.

This is a high-visibility role focused on negotiation, category mastery, and supplier relationship management.

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## **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

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• **Global Sourcing Strategy:** Create and execute long-term sourcing roadmaps for high-volume commodities to ensure the business is protected from market volatility.
• **Master Negotiations:** Act as the lead negotiator for multi-million dollar Master Service Agreements (MSAs). You will define pricing tiers, payment terms, and liability frameworks that protect the company.
• **Supplier Development:** Identify and vet Tier 1 global suppliers. Conduct deep-dive business reviews and performance audits to ensure vendors scale alongside our production volumes.
• **Cost Leadership:** Drive aggressive "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) reductions through competitive bidding (RFx), global benchmarking, and value-chain analysis.
• **Risk Management:** Map the multi-tier supply chain to identify and eliminate single points of failure, ensuring that high-volume production is never compromised by regional or vendor-specific issues.
• **Executive Influence:** Present sourcing business cases and "make vs. buy" analyses to leadership to drive strategic investment decisions.

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## **Required Qualifications**
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• 10+ Years of Experience: Senior-level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Global Procurement within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• High-Volume Expertise: Proven success in sourcing for products that scale from initial launch to sustained, high-output production.
• Financial Acumen: Strong ability to analyze supplier financial health and commodity market trends to predict and prevent price escalations.
• Global Footprint: Proven track record of managing international supply chains and navigating global logistics and trade compliance.
• Contractual Expertise: Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and legal frameworks.

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## **Additional Desired Qualifications**
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• Contractual Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of commercial law as it pertains to supply contracts, indemnification, and intellectual property.
• People Leadership: Experience managing or mentoring a team of sourcing specialists or commodity managers is preferred.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to look ahead to secure capacity before the market tightens.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional sourcing certifications are a plus.

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## **Physical Requirements and Working Conditions**
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• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

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**Background** **Check**

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

**EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure**