strategic sourcing manager

Stoneridge, Inc.

<div><div>Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We&rsquo;re focused on the areas of greatest market need &ndash; both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations, and motivate our team.</div><div></div><div>
POSITION SUMMARY:</div><div><br>
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support bridging the gap between technical functions and the procurement organization. This role is pivotal in aligning procurement and supplier strategies with the needs of Engineering, Sales, and Product Line Management. Ensuring sourcing decisions support programs, cost targets, and launch timelines. You will be responsible for the execution across critical commodities used in automotive systems and components.</div><div></div><div>
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</div><div></div><div>
Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Cross&#8209;Functional Alignment</div><ul><li>
Serve as the primary interface between Sales, Product Line Management, and Engineering, ensuring technical and commercial requirements are clearly communicated to the purchasing organization.</li><li>
Participate in program kickoff meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional sourcing councils to align sourcing deliverables and timelines.</li><li>
Act as the voice of procurement in product development projects, balancing cost, quality, timing, and risk.</li><li>
Bringing all stakeholders together to solidify sourcing direction for new supplier innovation and technologies</li></ul><div></div><div>
New Product Introduction (NPI) / Program Launch Support</div><ul><li>
Integrate with sales, product line management, and engineering to manage early supplier involvement, DFM/A reviews, and tooling readiness.</li><li>
Own the sourcing plan from concept through SOP (start of production), ensuring supplier readiness and timing for ramp-up.</li><li>
Support program cost tracking, BOM reviews, and post-SOP cost reductions.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Reporting &amp; Strategic Influence</div><ul><li>
Deliver regular updates to leadership on sourcing progress, program alignment, and supplier health.</li><li>
Working with Procurement team; contribute to commodity strategies and monitor commodity market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to minimize and reduce impact.</li></ul><div></div><div>
QUALIFICATIONS:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.</li><li>
Minimum 6&ndash;8 years of advanced strategic sourcing experience or a related role in automotive or diversified manufacturing.</li><li>
Procurement and Supplier involvement experience is required</li><li>
Technical background highly preferred working with engineering and product line</li><li>
Strong understanding of automotive program lifecycle, product development, and sourcing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li></ul><ul><li>
Knowledge of automotive standards and documentation (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, BOM structures, etc.).</li><li>
High proficiency with data analysis and cost engineering.</li></ul><ul><li>
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across engineering, commercial, and operational teams.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence cross-functional decision-making.</li><li>
High degree of ownership, accountability, and execution focus.</li></ul><div></div><div>
LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:</div><ul><li>
Up to 20% travel required for this position</li></ul><div></div><div>
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Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.</div></div>

Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager

United Airlines

<div>
 Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
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 <br/>
 Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.
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 <strong>
  Description
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 We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
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  Job Overview And Responsibilities
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 The Global Procurement &ndash; Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media℠ by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;
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   Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force
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   Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
  </li>
  <li>
   Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers
  </li>
  <li>
   Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships
  </li>
  <li>
   Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role
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  Qualifications
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 What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
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   Bachelor's degree
  </li>
  <li>
   Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field
  </li>
  <li>
   4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong cross functional leadership skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to work independently
  </li>
  <li>
   Efficient conflict resolution skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
  </li>
  <li>
   Skilled in strategic minded project management
  </li>
  <li>
   Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
  </li>
  <li>
   Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  </li>
  <li>
   Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  </li>
  <li>
   Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
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  <li>
   Master's degree
  </li>
  <li>
   MBA
  </li>
  <li>
   CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
  </li>
  <li>
   5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement
  </li>
  <li>
   Previous experience with assigned category preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
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 <br/>
 The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
</div>


Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Kinective Media)

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br>
<br>
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.<br>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h2><div><p>
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.</p><p><b><br>
Job overview and responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p>
The Global Procurement &ndash; Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost. This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media&#8480; by United Airlines. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.</p><p></p><p>
At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual United flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;</p><ul><li>
Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force</li><li>
Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers</li><li>
Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met</li><li>
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces</li><li>
Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback</li><li>
Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities</li><li>
Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers</li><li>
Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships</li><li>
Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Please Note: This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role</b></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</b></h3><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree</li><li>
Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field</li><li>
4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience</li><li>
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills</li><li>
Strong cross functional leadership skills</li><li>
Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Efficient conflict resolution skills</li><li>
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge</li><li>
Skilled in strategic minded project management</li><li>
Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</b></h3><ul><li>
Master's degree</li><li>
MBA</li><li>
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)</li><li>
5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement</li><li>
Previous experience with assigned category preferred</li><li>
Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts</li><li>
Experience with transportation fuel, aviation fuel</li><li>
Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools</li></ul></div><br>
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.<br>
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.<br>
<br>
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.<br>
<br>
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br>
<br>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

<div><p><b>LOCATION: REMOTE based in the United States, supporting client in East Region</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Manager, Strategic Sourcing - What this job involves:</b></p><p>
Provide support to Integrated Facilities and Property Management clients and internal stakeholders related to optimization of JLL managed services operations and sourcing strategies. Responsible for delivering market, supplier, and operational intelligence of services operations; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute strategic initiatives.</p><p></p><p><b>
What your day-to-day will look like:
</b></p><ul><li>Be a subject matter expert in support of JLL sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and program management.</li><li>
Lead team of sourcing professionals to strategic outcomes.</li><li>
Closely participate in and with clients and Jones Lang LaSalle Sourcing, Facility, and Property Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.</li><li>
Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc. Report analysis to Supply Chain and business stakeholders in a client-ready form.</li><li>
Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and communication of regional and national programs.</li><li>
Support and guide the Category Management team&rsquo;s supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.</li><li>
Provide management, instruction, and follow-up in support of operations teams' RFP/bid, contracting, and operational processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent Interpersonal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, and Proven ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills &ndash; oral and written.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and/or 5+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience; MBA preferred.</li><li>
Project management and business transition experience preferred.</li><li>
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS Office applications</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications</b></p><p><b>
Required</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure compliance to JLL&rsquo;s sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics.</li><li>
Establish a relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.</li><li>
Establish work priorities, assign deliverables, and resolve issues with Operations teams, temporary help, and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.</li><li>
Support and assist development of diversity programs under clients and company requirements.</li><li>
Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.</li><li>
Support JLL e-commerce procurement initiatives.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Miral Experiences

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  Job Description
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  Role Scope
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   Deliver a category management approach to procurement which will migrate the department from transactional buying to long term strategic partnership based procurement.
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   Develop together with the Strategic Sourcing Manager &ndash; category/ sub-category strategies and procurement projects within the overall category, to ensure that savings and efficiencies are achieved.
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate suitable contracts on a total cost of acquisition basis to achieve high levels of value for money at minimal commercial and operational risk to the group.
  </li>
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   Implement where possible blanket purchase agreements to ensure optimize process efficiencies.
  </li>
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   Develop and deploy expertise within a particular area of spend (CAPEX, IT, Manpower) as required to achieve optimum value for money solutions and provide support to departments as required to ensure the best interests of the organization are protected and promoted.
  </li>
  <li>
   Leverage on Farah group spend, consolidation opportunities, supply chain re-engineering and value engineering.
  </li>
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   Support the development of the contract process, ensuring robust contracts are established and are compliant with policy, DOA and statutory and regulatory requirements.
  </li>
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   Support procurement related negotiations which fall outside current strategies to ensure savings; value for money and efficiencies are secured and that coaching and mentoring is deployed to the business in the process.
  </li>
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   Provide support, advice and guidance to managers acting as an ambassador for the development of procurement within the organization.
  </li>
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   Contribute to the provision of internal and external training to develop supply chain and strategic sourcing understanding.
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   Work collaboratively with the Procurement operations team to develop effective and efficient practices through improved supply chain utilization.
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  Education And Qualifications
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   Completed Higher School education
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  Years Of Experience
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   2+ years&rsquo; experience in Procurement and ideally in a strategic sourcing or category management position.
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  Knowledge, Languages And Skills
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   Expertise in identifying, developing, setting and achieving targeted sourcing strategies and initiatives aligned to business objectives.
  </li>
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   Experience of leading practice techniques to include practical knowledge and evidenced application of category management, strategic sourcing, management of complex tenders and contract and supplier management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience of procurement in the UAE / GCC.
  </li>
  <li>
   A good negotiator considerate of all variables and the ability to think and act strategically with strong commercial awareness.
  </li>
  <li>
   Good core professional skills (general strategic and tactical skills, project management, budgeting processes, compliance with business policies, PC skills).
  </li>
  <li>
   Good influencing skills (agenda-setting, facilitating and coaching, creating case for change, communication skills (written and oral), social skills).
  </li>
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   Capable report writer with effective presentation and influencing skills.
  </li>
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   A strong and effective communicator, using a broad range of techniques to motivate, stimulate and influence teams and individuals at all levels of the organization.
  </li>
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   Experience in stakeholder management, communications and planning.
  </li>
  <li>
   Customer service orientated and highly effective communicator and team player.
  </li>
  <li>
   Results orientated and self-motivated.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluent in both the verbal and written English language.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Sourcing Manager

ZimVie

<p></p><div><p>We are <b>ZimVie</b>, a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients&rsquo; smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves &ndash; their best selves &ndash; to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for <b>ZimVie </b>&mdash; we hope you&rsquo;ll consider being a part of it!</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b><br>
The Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies that align with ZimVie&rsquo;s long-term business objectives. This individual will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive innovation, reduce total cost of ownership, mitigate risk, and build resilient supplier partnerships across direct and indirect categories. As a strategic business partner to functional leaders across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Commercial, this role will ensure sourcing decisions are proactive, data-driven, and strategically aligned.</p><p>
The Associate Director will also lead supplier relationship management efforts, establish strong governance mechanisms, and guide sourcing contributions to product development, capacity expansion, and sustainability objectives.</p><p><b>
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><div>
Strategic Leadership &amp; Business Partnership<br>
<ul><li>Lead the development of global category strategies for high impact spend areas, using market intelligence, supplier insights, and internal business requirements.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals, product roadmaps, and operational plans.</li><li>Drive the strategic sourcing function&rsquo;s evolution, promoting a proactive, value-creation mindset across the enterprise.</li></ul>
Supplier &amp; Contract Management<br>
<ul><li>Lead supplier selection, qualification, contract negotiations, and long-term relationship management for critical suppliers.</li><li>Establish and govern supplier performance metrics, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and continuous improvement roadmaps.</li><li>Ensure rigorous risk management practices, including supply continuity planning, financial health assessments, and supplier diversification.</li></ul>
Cost Optimization &amp; Innovation<br>
<ul><li>Identify and implement cost reduction and value engineering opportunities across the supply base.</li><li>Influence design-for-cost initiatives and support make-vs-buy, outsourcing, and global sourcing strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with R&amp;D and Operations to ensure suppliers can meet requirements for new product introductions and capacity scaling.</li></ul>
People &amp; Process Development<br>
<ul><li>Lead and mentor sourcing professionals, fostering a high-performance culture with strong cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Drive standardization, digitization, and best practice adoption across sourcing processes and tools.</li><li>Contribute to the development and execution of Supply Chain transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
Governance &amp; Compliance<br>
<ul><li>Partner with Legal to ensure all agreements meet internal policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Maintain a strong focus on ethical sourcing, ESG principles, and compliance with industry standards.</li></ul></div><p><i>
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the &quot;essential functions&quot; for purposes of the ADA.</i></p><p><b>
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)</b></p><ul><li>Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across complex, global categories.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations across complex categories.</li><li>Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across functional boundaries.</li><li>Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost models, market trends, and financial data to support decision-making.</li><li>Strong project management, change leadership, and communication skills.</li><li>Deep understanding of compliance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, preferably in the Medical Device industry.</li><li>Ability to lead large-scale sourcing projects, including NPI, supplier transitions, and global cost-out programs.</li><li>Advanced knowledge in control procedures, such as the Supplier Change Notification process, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Engineering Specifications, Inspection Criteria and Work Instructions</li><li>Expertise in supply chain dynamics, including NPI, lead time optimization, capacity planning, and sustainability.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Education/Experience Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Typically requires bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; MBA or master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related operations roles, with at least 5 years in a strategic or leadership capacity.</li><li>Experience in highly regulated industries such as Medical Device and Pharmaceuticals is strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Travel Requirements</b><br>
 Up to 30%, including supplier site visits and strategic meetings.</p><p></p><div><br>
#LI-Remote</div><p></p><p><br>
ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.</p><p><br>
ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Requisition ID: 3209</li></ul></div><p></p>

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement and Strategy Manager to join our Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement team. In this role, you will support senior Vendor Sourcing Managers while managing transportation service procurement activities and driving strategic initiatives through data-driven insights and process improvements.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Partner with Sr. Vendor Sourcing Managers to execute procurement strategies for transportation services</li><li>Own and analyze key performance metrics for the transportation procurement portfolio</li><li>Conduct detailed invoice analysis and resolve discrepancies with vendors</li><li>Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with service level agreements</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business needs</li><li>Create and maintain procurement documentation and reporting dashboards</li><li>Support strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations</li></ul><br>
A day in the life<br>
<ul><li>Drive data-driven decision making through metrics analysis and reporting</li><li>Support strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor management activities</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across the procurement lifecycle</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives</li><li>Manage complex projects and initiatives independently</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal partners</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, transportation or related area</li><li>Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools</li><li>Excellent project management and organizational skills</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication abilities</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in transportation or logistics procurement</li><li>Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS)</li><li>Familiarity with procurement analytics and spend analysis tools</li><li>Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent)</li><li>Experience with process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)</li></ul><br>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

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