Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and strategic suppliers to support domestic rare-earth magnet manufacturing.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Builds
Resilient supply chains for rare-earth magnets serving defense, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Rare-earth materials / Supply Chain
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, supply chain risk management, commodity market analysis, make-versus-buy analysis, ERP/procurement systems, contract management, supplier performance monitoring, DFARS compliance
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
ERP, MRP, SRM, supply planning systems
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and equipment; Identify, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate with strategic suppliers; Lead commercial negotiations for purchase and long-term supply agreements; Support supply chain resilience through diversification and risk mitigation; Monitor global commodity markets and regulatory changes; Partner with Engineering and Operations for new product introductions; Collaborate with Logistics on trade compliance and Incoterms; Perform should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership evaluations; Monitor supplier performance metrics; Support government and defense customer requirements for domestic sourcing and traceability; Drive cost savings and productivity improvements; Maintain supplier records and contracts in ERP systems
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC