Senior Sourcing Manager

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities and categories. This position leads supplier management, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business goals across global and regional supply chains. The incumbent drives supply continuity, quality performance, and long-term value creation through data-driven decision-making and deep market insight.

JOB DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of key commodities across global and regional supplier bases, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Develop and maintain long-term strategic supplier partnerships that align with the organization’s operational and growth objectives.
• Formulate and execute commodity strategies based on deep market, supplier, and product intelligence.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
• Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and continuous improvement culture.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless new product development, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Implement comprehensive supplier performance management systems covering quality, cost, delivery, and innovation metrics.
• Drive supplier development and value engineering initiatives, particularly with low-cost region sourcing.
• Monitor global supply markets and trends to anticipate risks and opportunities and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Develop business cases for make vs. buy decisions and lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure accurate SAP ERP system usage for sourcing data, purchase orders, vendor management, and analytics.
• Champion ESG, sustainability, and compliance initiatives in supplier management.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiations.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills (TCO, cost modeling, etc.).
• Experience in managing global supplier networks, including low-cost country sourcing.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and quality systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional, inclusive environment.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience sourcing both direct and indirect commodities.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or similar process improvement certifications.

Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and responsible sourcing practices