Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships
Core
Lead procurement engagement with business demand teams to drive cost reduction, working capital improvements, and supply chain risk management for strategic product cells.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (business partnerships)
Builds
Procurement strategies and supplier relationships for new product development and commercialization
Domain
Consumer packaged goods (snacking) / Strategic sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (strategic partnerships & cost optimization)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing methodology, supplier relationship management, business partnering, project management, financial analytics, crisis management, Power BI, SAP, MRP systems
Preferred skills
Commodity markets knowledge, materials sourcing expertise
Responsibilities
Act as regional procurement point of contact for strategic cell teams; bridge strategic cells and broader procurement organization; represent procurement in Integrated Business Planning forums; champion design-for-value principles to optimize cost and supply resilience.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC