Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Lead a high-performing team to drive value and efficiency across the supply chain through complex sourcing events, contract negotiations, and category strategy.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Long-term category strategies, optimized supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives aligned with corporate financial targets.
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex contract drafting, vendor management, deal structuring, team leadership and mentoring, spend analytics, category strategy, negotiation tactics, digital procurement platforms, ERP systems, AI-driven sourcing applications
Preferred skills
MBA, experience in Marketing/Software/IT/Professional Services categories, Generative AI integration
Technologies
Digital procurement suites, enterprise ERP systems, AI-driven sourcing applications, Generative AI platforms
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Sourcing Managers; Formulate and execute long-term category strategies; Partner cross-functionally with senior leadership on high-stakes supplier selections; Provide strategic direction for complex RFx events and multi-year vendor contracts; Champion integration of AI and automation in the sourcing lifecycle; Analyze enterprise spend and supplier performance metrics.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership
