Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with organizational goals to drive cost optimization, business growth, and supply continuity.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers, markets, and sourcing opportunities to strengthen the supplier ecosystem and mitigate risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships, service excellence, and value creation.
- Drive supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial discussions to secure favorable terms, improve profitability, and enhance supply assurance.
- Design and implement sourcing strategies that improve operational efficiency, reduce procurement costs, and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, supply chain disruptions, and industry developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Lead supplier performance management, including quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Business Units to align sourcing strategies with business requirements.
- Establish and govern sourcing policies, processes, and best practices to ensure compliance, sustainability, and ethical procurement standards.
- Drive digital transformation and process improvement initiatives within sourcing and procurement functions to enhance productivity and decision-making.
- Mentor and develop sourcing teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support business expansion and strategic projects through effective sourcing, supplier development, and risk management strategies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. MBA or professional procurement certification (CPSM, CIPS, APICS) preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Category Management within the Manufacturing industry.
- Proven expertise in sourcing raw materials, components, capital equipment, MRO, and indirect procurement categories.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills with demonstrated success in managing high-value supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
- Track record of delivering significant cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and procurement transformation initiatives.
