What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager position at Industry-Leading Organization?
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Please Note: Candidates must have procurement leadership experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Applicants without manufacturing procurement experience will not be considered.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary: $115,000–$135,000 DOE
Our client, a well-established industrial manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead company-wide procurement, supplier management, and purchasing operations while overseeing a small Aftermarket Services team. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the COO and is best suited for professionals with experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect materials.
- Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs/RFPs, and contract administration.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.
- Drive cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
- Oversee purchasing activities from requisition through receipt.
- Monitor inventory and supply chain performance.
- Lead the Aftermarket Services team, including inventory, parts fulfillment, and customer support.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Service.
- Manage department KPIs, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing vendor performance.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience using ERP purchasing and inventory systems.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Preferred
- Metals, aluminum, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing experience.
- Aftermarket parts or spare parts management.
- CPSM, CSCP, or similar certification.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Salary: $100,000 up DOE
- Executive-level visibility reporting directly to the COO
- Opportunity to influence purchasing strategy and supplier partnerships
- Stable, growing manufacturing organization
- Comprehensive benefits package
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000