Senior Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced sourcing leader to own the strategy for a

global or regional commodity category. In this role, you will lead a team of

Category Managers, partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality,

and drive cost, quality, and supply performance across a strategic supplier

base. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys negotiation, supplier

strategy, and building strong cross-functional relationships.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Category Managers

- Own the sourcing strategy for an assigned global or regional commodity

- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to capture requirements

and ensure supplier qualification and quality standards are met

- Assess category opportunities through spend analysis, cost driver review,

and supply market research

- Build and execute sourcing plans that outline projects, timing, resources,

and expected savings

- Define negotiation strategies, including supplier profiles, cost targets,

switching costs, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models

- Lead or support supplier negotiations and selection, and manage contracts

through their full lifecycle

- Deliver year-over-year cost savings through negotiations, value analysis /

value engineering (VA/VE), and continuous improvement projects

- Manage relationships with strategic suppliers, including segmentation and

quarterly business reviews

- Support continuity of supply by helping plant teams resolve escalated

supplier issues

- Support new product development teams through preferred supplier programs

and RFQs

- Forecast, report, and mitigate the impact of commodity and material

inflation

- Lead regular commodity reviews covering projects, metrics, strategy, and

risk mitigation plans

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a

related field

- 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or

supply chain consulting

- Proven negotiation skills and experience evaluating and selecting suppliers

- Experience leading people directly and influencing cross-functional teams

- Strong facilitation, consulting, and conflict resolution skills

- Clear and professional written and verbal communication

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to travel up to 30%

KEY COMPETENCIES

- Supply Chain Acumen: Builds and executes sourcing strategies that balance

quality, delivery, and cost

- Project Management: Oversees project plans and execution, and balances

short-term results with long-term goals

- Global Mindset: Keeps up with suppliers, industry trends, emerging markets,

and new technology, and builds that knowledge into strategy

- Problem Solving: Anticipates issues, drives root cause analysis, and makes

sure corrective actions stick

- Relationship Management: Builds trust with internal partners, suppliers,

and industry peers through open, two-way communication

NICE TO HAVE

- Direct materials sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment

- Experience with global or multi-region supplier bases

- Track record of measurable cost savings and inflation recovery