Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Opportunity: Manages large-scale sourcing projects and oversees critical sourcing activities like supplier selection and performance management, contract negotiations and risk mitigation. Addresses complex sourcing challenges, like unexpected demand shifts or fluctuating raw material prices, performing in-depth evaluations of variable factors and developing innovative solutions that often require adapting precedents and departing from traditional approaches. Communicates and negotiates effectively with management to influence strategic decisions and ensure sourcing objectives are achieved. Cultivates relationships and networks with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The Strategic Sourcing Manager partners in the development and executes category and supplier strategies for a complex portfolio exceeding $150 million in cost of goods sold. This role combines market intelligence, spend analytics, competitive sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation to deliver sustainable value, protect supply continuity, and advance business growth and margin objectives. Working across global sourcing, portfolio teams, operations, commercial, quality, regulatory, finance, and legal teams, the manager converts business requirements into actionable sourcing plans and high-performing supplier partnerships. Key Responsibilities Partners in the development and execution of multi-year category strategies for a complex supplier portfolio, alig