Strategic Sourcing Manager

Why join us: Competitive base salary in the $120,000 – $140,000 range Hybrid work schedule Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match Generous paid time off and paid holidays Ongoing professional development, training, and certification opportunities Stable, growing organization with long-term career advancement potential Collaborative, in-person work environment focused on continuous improvement Opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact on cost savings and supply continuity

Job Details: The Sourcing Manager plays a key role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives across major spend categories. This role requires a candidate who is very strong in strategic sourcing, with proven experience developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including requirements definition, market analysis, supplier evaluation, and selection Develop and maintain category strategies that balance cost savings, supply assurance, risk management, quality, and service Negotiate complex contracts and commercial agreements to protect company interests while fostering strong supplier partnerships Manage supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and other stakeholders to drive procurement best practices Analyze market trends and supply chain risks to inform sourcing decisions and long-term planning Support departmental KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or CPSM/CIPS preferred) 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management Demonstrated success achieving cost savings and mitigating supply risk Strong negotiation and contract management skills Experience with technical spend categories, preferably electrical apparatus or components Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Coupa, Oracle) Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-influencing abilities Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here jobot.com/privacy-policy Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!