Strategic Sourcing Manager – Raw Materials
Core
Define multi-year strategy for 2-4 priority commodities, manage supplier portfolios, and execute sourcing for raw materials in a rapidly growing manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (raw materials)
Builds
Long-term supplier agreements, category strategies, and procurement processes for raw materials
Domain
Sports collectibles manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier relationship management, spend analysis, RFP execution, contract negotiation, category strategy, vendor performance tracking, change management, project management, data interpretation, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Oracle ERP experience, advanced Microsoft applications proficiency
Technologies
Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Define multi-year strategy for priority commodities, manage and qualify supplier portfolios, track spend patterns and trends, establish long-term agreements, execute RFP processes, prepare purchase orders, drive continuous improvement with Quality team, facilitate category strategy meetings, bridge communication between internal users and vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC