Manager 5, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Develops global commodity strategies, secures contracts, and manages supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and mitigate supply risks.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Global supply base and category strategies
Domain
Technology hardware manufacturing (storage systems) / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, advanced negotiation, market intelligence, cost modeling, supplier relationship management, financial acumen
Preferred skills
MBA, CPSM/CIPS certification, global multi-site procurement experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps; Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ, and negotiations for LTAs; Drive supplier segmentation, QBRs, and corrective action plans; Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets; Identify and mitigate risks across capacity, supply continuity, and compliance; Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for innovation and design-to-cost.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
