Strategic Procurement Manager
Core
Leading a complex supply chain sub-category by developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier selection, negotiating contracts, and mitigating contract risks.
Role type
Senior IC strategic procurement manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and optimized supply base
Domain
Supply chain management and procurement
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, contract negotiation, supplier selection, data and industry analysis, risk mitigation, supply base optimization, compliance management
Preferred skills
Packaging engineering expertise, design review participation, material validation, testing coordination, FAI support, supplier sample approval, issue resolution, manufacturing readiness monitoring, business process flow monitoring
Technologies
Supply chain modeling tools, financial modeling tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with strategic goals, conduct cost and competitive analysis, liaise with senior stakeholders to translate business priorities into supply chain strategies, collaborate on business and financial modeling, lead supplier selection and contract negotiations, manage day-to-day operations of large suppliers, ensure compliance with procurement policies, identify and advise on contract risk areas
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC