Strategic Sourcing Lead

A rapidly growing manufacturing company is expanding its strategic sourcing function to support significant growth in the U.S. market. The company has a long-established history and is backed by a large, financially strong parent organization. With multiple U.S. plants and aggressive expansion plans, the organization is building a world-class sourcing team to ensure supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness.

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will act as a subject matter expert (SME) within assigned commodity categories, playing a key role in developing sourcing strategies that directly impact profitability and operational success. This position offers visibility, ownership, and the chance to influence corporate sourcing strategy in a high-growth environment.

• Commodity Leadership: Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned categories such as steel, aluminum, MRO, fasteners (nuts, bolts, gaskets), castings, and manifolds.

• Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage supplier relationships; lead negotiations, contracts, and performance reviews.

• Strategic Alignment: Partner with buyers and cross-functional teams to align supplier selection and execution with corporate sourcing strategies.

• Cost & Risk Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives, use indexed pricing models, and implement risk-mitigation strategies.

• KPI & Metrics Development: Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure sourcing success.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, engineering, finance, and quality teams across multiple sites.

• Travel: Engage suppliers and visit plants (up to 40% travel required).

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 5-7 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.

• Strong background in supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and commodity strategy.

• Ability to influence across multiple sites without direct authority.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS) preferred.

• Opportunity to build and shape a strategic sourcing function.

• Meaningful ownership of commodity categories critical to the company’s growth.

• A hybrid/remote role with travel for supplier and plant engagement.

• Join an organization that is scaling rapidly, with strong backing from a major parent company.