Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description

• Lead or participate in cross-functional cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Implement category management frameworks that ensure supply continuity, risk mitigation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers — on-time delivery, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to drive value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives across key commodities.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of Commodity Managers, each responsible for distinct material categories such as metals, electrical harnesses, consumables, fabrication services, and packaging.
• Maintain deep awareness of market trends, raw material pricing, tariffs, and geopolitical risks that impact GTI’s supply base.
• Occasional travel (10–20%) to supplier sites and GTI facilities.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and long-term agreement (LTA) development for strategic materials and services.
• Build standardized sourcing processes and governance, including supplier segmentation, bid evaluation, and spend analytics.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, material certification, and inspection standards.
• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies that align supplier capabilities with GTI’s operational growth and product roadmap.
• Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets in support of both production and new product introduction (NPI).

Requirements

• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or PMP.
• Strong experience sourcing industrial or manufacturing materials such as steel, fabricated components, harnesses, electrical systems, and consumables.
• Experience in modular fabrication, defense, or energy systems.
• Demonstrated success in building or leading commodity management teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Master’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Work performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing international suppliers or offshore sourcing programs.
• Experience developing and executing category strategies in high-mix, project-based manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and contract management skills; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive sourcing or procurement experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or category management role.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance