Strategic Sourcing Manager

Santa Clara, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Job Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing high-value and complex spend categories, developing long-term sourcing strategies, and leading enterprise-wide initiatives that drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in shaping procurement strategies that support manufacturing excellence and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Leadership
  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives
  • Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage
Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation
  • Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers
  • Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes
  • Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
  • Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value
  • Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks
  • Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Cost Leadership & Value Engineering
  • Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
  • Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations
  • Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk
Cross-Functional Influence
  • Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities
  • Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects
  • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies
Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single-source dependencies)
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
  • Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts
Team Leadership & Development
  • Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialist and procurement professionals
  • Lead cross-functional and global project teams
  • Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
Experience
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories (e.g., direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, raw materials)
  • Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Expert negotiation and contract management skills
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations
  • Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis)
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
  • Leadership and team development capabilities
  • Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
  • Strong risk management and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools
  • Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
  • Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives
Job location- Santa Clara, CA
Salary range- $110k-$155k
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