Job Title

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities and categories. This position leads supplier management, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to support business goals across global and regional supply chains. The incumbent drives supply continuity, quality performance, and long-term value creation through data-driven decision-making and deep market insight.JOB DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIESLead strategic sourcing and procurement of key commodities across global and regional supplier bases, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.Develop and maintain long-term strategic supplier partnerships that align with the organization’s operational and growth objectives.Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and continuous improvement culture.Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless new product development, cost control, and risk mitigation.Implement comprehensive supplier performance management systems covering quality, cost, delivery, and innovation metrics.Drive supplier development and value engineering initiatives, particularly with low-cost region sourcing.Monitor global supply markets and trends to anticipate risks and opportunities and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.Develop business cases for make vs. buy decisions and lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives.Ensure accurate SAP ERP system usage for sourcing data, purchase orders, vendor management, and analytics.Champion ESG, sustainability, and compliance initiatives in supplier management.Other duties and responsibilities as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain, including leadership roles.Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiations.Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel.Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills (TCO, cost modeling, etc.).PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONSMaster’s Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.Experience sourcing both direct and indirect commodities.Six Sigma, Lean, or similar process improvement certifications.Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and responsible sourcing practices.