Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Shapes the company's global supply base through strategic sourcing, supplier leadership, and cost management to deliver measurable savings and mitigate risk.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager
Builds
Global commodity strategies, supplier contracts (LTAs), and supplier-enabled innovation
Domain
Technology hardware manufacturing (storage systems) + global 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
RFI/RFP/RFQ tools, cost modeling software
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain global commodity strategies and sourcing roadmaps; Lead supplier selection and negotiations for long-term agreements; Drive supplier segmentation and quarterly business reviews; Deliver cost savings and productivity targets; Identify and mitigate supply continuity and compliance risks; Collaborate with Engineering, Ops, and R&D for design-to-cost innovation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
