Global Sourcing Manager

The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supply of goods and services. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, evaluates global markets, and works cross-functionally with engineering, quality, operations, and logistics teams to support business objectives. The Manager will identify, report and deliver cost savings and have accountability of procurement performance metrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Sourcing:

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational goals
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers across multiple regions
• Lead the implementation and execution of sourcing strategies for direct spend in assigned categories
• Conduct market analysis and cost benchmarking to optimize spend
• Drive procurement optimization initiatives, including supplier rationalization, lead time reduction, MOQ (minimum order quantities) and terms optimization, Make vs. Buy analysis, and supplier innovation development

Supplier Management:

• Select, onboard, and manage strategic suppliers
• Evaluate supplier capacity and capabilities and seek new sources of technology to support business needs
• Perform supplier performance reviews based on cost, quality, delivery, and service
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and resolve supplier disputes, delivery, performance, or quality issues as last step

Cost Management and Negotiation:

• Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable pricing, terms, and risk mitigation
• Track market trends in commodities and report on potential supply constraints
• Achieve year-over-year cost savings and value creation targets
• Identify cost-reduction and value engineering opportunities

Risk and Compliance:

• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks (geopolitical, financial, operational)
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, tariffs, and import/export requirements
• Proactively identify and recommend potential alternative sources of supply to support enterprise wide cost savings targets and mitigation of risk to support business continuity plans
• Support business continuity and dual-sourcing strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and finance teams
• Support new product introductions and supplier readiness
• Drive alignment between sourcing, planning, and operations
All other duties as assigned

• A strong understanding of various ERP systems (like Visual, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and their modules (including finance, supply chain, and HR) is essential; knowledge of Infor Visual is a bonus
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Analytical and financial acumen
• Knowledge of international trade, Incoterms, and global logistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10+ years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
• Proven experience negotiating international supplier agreements
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations environment, preferred