What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager position at PeopleSuite Talent Solutions?
Scope of Position
Are you a results-driven professional who thrives on building strong supplier relationships, driving cost efficiency, and delivering long-term value? Our client is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier performance, and contribute to a resilient, sustainable supply chain. If you’re passionate about negotiation, market insight, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a global impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop Global Strategies: Lead the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that enhance efficiency, innovation, and long-term value across key product categories.
- Leverage Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of trends and emerging markets to uncover new sourcing opportunities and strengthen competitiveness.
- Lead Negotiations: Partner with global suppliers to achieve the best total value—balancing cost, quality, service, and reliability.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product development, supply chain, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
- Optimize Supplier Performance: Manage and improve supplier relationships to ensure quality, sustainability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and refine global sourcing strategies and implement best practices across assigned categories.
- Conduct market and cost analyses, including Should-Cost and commodity price evaluations.
- Negotiate and manage long-term purchase agreements to optimize cost and mitigate supply risks.
- Explore new and emerging markets to expand sourcing capabilities and enhance supply chain resilience.
- Partner with product development teams to support innovation and speed to market.
- Continuously assess supplier performance, driving accountability and improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related business field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Proven expertise in negotiation, cost modeling, and supplier performance management.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong financial analysis capabilities.
- Demonstrated success working with global suppliers—particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with diverse manufacturing processes and materials.