Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Manager
Core
Define and lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for critical commodities, managing end-to-end category performance including cost, quality, delivery, risk, and innovation.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and category management leader
Builds
Long-term supplier ecosystems and multi-year sourcing strategies for critical materials
Domain
Defense and Public Safety manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, market analysis, contract management, cost reduction (VAVE/should-cost), stakeholder management, supply chain resilience
Preferred skills
SAP/ERP sourcing, global supply base management, US Government Procurement (DFAR) knowledge, supplier risk management, professional certification (CPSM/CSCP)
Technologies
SAP, ERP
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives; lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier selection; manage executive-level supplier relationships and performance reviews; monitor global market conditions and geopolitical risks; lead cross-functional initiatives for supply chain resilience; execute cost-reduction initiatives; ensure compliance with procurement policies and export controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
