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Supply Manager, Sourcing, Raw & Direct Materials, Manufacturing
Denver CO.
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Competitive Salary [about $116K] Bonus, Full & Comprehensive Benefits, World Class Manufacturer
The Category Manager – Direct Materials is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across s operations. This role leads complex, multi‑facility sourcing initiatives; drives supplier performance and capability development; and partners closely with R&D, Product Management, and operations teams to deliver measurable business results.
- Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Performance
- Develop and execute data‑driven sourcing strategies for resale product categories to improve cost structure, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier value.
- Build and maintain robust should‑cost models to guide negotiations, evaluate pricing proposals, and support long‑term cost optimization.
- Deliver year‑over‑year cost savings through structured negotiations, supplier workshops, competitive bidding, value engineering, and supply‑base rationalization.
- Monitor and report category performance using monthly scorecards, KPIs, and executive‑level updates.
Project & Supplier Management
- Lead multi‑functional project teams—spanning R&D, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Quality—to qualify new suppliers, onboard new products, and support product innovation initiatives.
- Drive supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities, improve quality, and ensure long‑term alignment with business objectives.
- Manage contracts across the resale category, ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and timely renewals.
- Identify and implement process improvements that streamline supply chain operations and eliminate inefficiencies.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary commercial interface for internal stakeholders across facilities, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
- Partner with R&D and Product Managers to evaluate alternative materials, support new product development, and enable sustainable sourcing decisions.
Risk Management & Supply Continuity
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of resale products to facilities by proactively identifying risks, developing contingency plans, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Conduct root‑cause analyses for supply disruptions and lead corrective‑action initiatives in partnership with suppliers and internal teams.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or related experience, 3 of which should be experience sourcing with a major organization.
- CPSM certification desirable.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience with should‑cost modeling and cost‑analysis techniques.
- Strong contract negotiation skills, working knowledge of contract development, contract law.
- Working knowledge of commodity management principles and e‑sourcing tools.
- Experience with SAP/similar ERP system; proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead cross‑functional projects to successful outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presenting to non‑technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, strategic‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Proactive, collaborative approach with openness to feedback, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Experience managing $20M in spend
Contract experience. Sourcing direct materials for a manufacturing company
Candidate Details: 5 to 7 years’ experience
Seniority Level – Associate/Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Screening Questions:
Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?
Ideal Candidate: Candidate must come from another manufacturing company where they are sourcing raw or direct materials.
CONTACT/SEND RESUME:
Bill Marek - CEO
407.541.7816
bmarek@vprecruiters.com
WWW.VPRECRUITERS.COM
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000