Senior Sourcing Manager
Core
Identify, develop, and manage a high-performing global supply base in specific regions (Best Cost Locations) to drive measurable savings through vendor evaluation, commercial negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Manager (Global Supply Base Optimization)
Builds
Strategic supplier networks and long-term value creation across global regions
Domain
Medical Devices / Regulated Industry Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract management, market intelligence, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier qualification, cross-functional stakeholder management, international travel, English fluency
Preferred skills
regulated industry experience, MBA or advanced procurement qualification, experience with suppliers in South/Southeast Asia/Eastern Europe/Central & Latin America, second language proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office, standard procurement systems
Responsibilities
Conduct market intelligence and supplier benchmarking; Lead end-to-end supplier qualification activities including financial due diligence and quality audits; Manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes; Lead complex commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing; Develop TCO analyses and sourcing strategies; Build and manage strategic supplier relationships via KPIs and business reviews; Partner with engineering, quality, finance, and logistics to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC