Sourcing Manager (Direct)
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for Direct Commodities and Contract Manufacturers, managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations to support global supply chain priorities.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (direct commodities & contract manufacturing)
Builds
Resilient supply chains for intelligent transport solutions
Domain
Automotive/Transport technology supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, risk management, category management, make-buy decisions, supplier onboarding, commercial terms definition
Preferred skills
Data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, continuous improvement, adaptability
Technologies
RFQ/RFP platforms, spend analysis tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Direct Commodities and Contract Manufacturers; Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding; Lead RFQ, RFP, tender, and negotiation processes; Analyse spend, demand, supplier markets, and cost drivers; Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Legal teams; Manage Contract Manufacturer performance and capacity; Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply risks; Build supplier pipelines for resilience; Support make-buy and supplier transition decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC