What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager position at ManpowerGroup?
Are you energized by building supplier networks, driving cost-out results, and strengthening quality and delivery performance across a global supply base? As a Sourcing Manager, you’ll take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives that help the business secure critical materials and components—while improving competitiveness through data-driven decisions, strong supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy turning analysis into action and collaborating across teams to deliver measurable outcomes, this role is for you.
Job Title: Sourcing Manager | 12 months contract
Location: Novi, Michigan
Pay Range:$58- $62
What's the Job?
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
Job Title: Sourcing Manager | 12 months contract
Location: Novi, Michigan
Pay Range:$58- $62
What's the Job?
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers across North America and other strategic regions to strengthen the supply base.
- Develop sourcing strategies for critical commodities, assemblies, and purchased components, including RFQ leadership, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection.
- Establish dual-source and risk-mitigation strategies for key materials and components to protect continuity and performance.
- Lead make-versus-buy analyses, supplier consolidation initiatives, and opportunities to localize and reshore supply chains where economically justified.
- Partner with Quality and cross-functional teams to support supplier quality expectations, corrective action processes, audits, and required qualification activities (including PPAP, first article, and supplier qualification as needed).
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
- 7 years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier development experience.
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing, including RFQ and supplier selection activities.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with experience implementing cost reduction initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- APICS highly preferred
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery.
- Chance to collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
- Role ownership in supplier performance management using KPIs such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
- Exposure to reshoring/localization and manufacturing transfer projects, including business case development for regional sourcing.
- Motivation to drive supplier-led innovation and continuous improvement through measurable cost-out and performance initiatives.
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
Salary : $58 - $62