Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Lead complex, high-judgment strategic sourcing engagements to convert category strategies into executable sourcing plans, drive negotiations, and ensure compliance within a global center-led model.
Role type
Senior individual contributor strategic sourcing manager
Builds
Executable sourcing wave plans, negotiated commercial outcomes, and standardized sourcing playbooks for global category strategies
Domain
Semiconductor and high-tech materials engineering industry; global indirect procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing execution, complex RFx architecture, high-value negotiation, TCO and should-cost analysis, global matrixed environment management, stakeholder partnership, governance and risk controls, digital sourcing tools, change leadership
Preferred skills
semiconductor or high-tech indirect procurement experience, center-led procurement operating models, professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, CPM), MBA or MS in relevant discipline
Technologies
eSourcing platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, analytics tools, AI-enabled research and drafting tools
Responsibilities
Lead Tier 2 sourcing engagements and support Tier 1 with RFx architecture and negotiation; translate category strategy into executable sourcing wave plans; develop fact-based negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations; manage assigned sourcing pipelines and prioritize by complexity and risk; coach SCoE practitioners on execution standards and negotiation tactics; serve as primary sourcing execution interface for Category Leaders; embed policy adherence and risk controls into sourcing work; leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to accelerate cycle times and decision quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
