Sr. Sourcing Manager

Summary

The Senior Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing initiatives for the organization with a primary focus on identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers while diversifying the supplier base for single-sourced products as required. This role serves as the primary sourcing representative for company-wide initiatives and projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies that support organizational objectives in risk management, cost-effectiveness, and supply performance. The Senior Sourcing Manager directly supervises the procurement team, providing leadership, mentorship, and development to ensure operational excellence and build sourcing expertise throughout the function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead supplier discovery and qualification efforts to identify and onboard new suppliers that meet quality, cost, delivery, and service requirements for cables, connectors, and other interconnect components manufacturing in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Develop and execute diversification strategies to reduce single-source supplier dependencies and mitigate risks across critical product categories.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing projects including market analysis, request for (RFx) processes, supplier negotiations, contract development, and supplier transition planning & execution.
• Serve as the primary sourcing representative and subject matter expert for cross-functional and company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Use supplier scorecards and KPIs to evaluate performance and drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and service measures.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal costs while meeting performance requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product Management to define material, quality, and service requirements for suppliers.
• Perform supplier market intelligence, including benchmarking, trend analysis, and commodity price monitoring to anticipate market fluctuations and influence sourcing decisions.
• Build well-rounded sourcing capabilities within the team by performing the full-range of management responsibilities including, but not limited to hiring, training, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and experimental development.
• Implement and optimize sourcing processes using IFS Cloud ERP to drive efficiency, improve data accuracy, and control costs.
• Build and manage supplier relationships aligned with company values and strategic objectives.
• Champion the Angelus Guiding Principles: Understand and exceed customer expectations for value; communicate openly, honestly, and professionally; make and meet commitments with urgency; do what's right even when you don't feel like doing it; safety and quality everywhere and always; continually improve ourselves and the business; maintain work / life balance; sustain a vibrant, collaborative workplace; win / win: Angelus and employees; execute with structure and discipline; seek mutual alignment and fit; assist individuals in reaching their potential/ambitions.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Marginal Responsibilities

• Support ad-hoc procurement activities and supplier issue resolution as needed.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and professional development activities to maintain market and supply chain awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to maintain functional continuity.

Supervisory Requirements

This position provides direct management of other leaders and indirect responsibility for individual contributors.

Competencies

• Accountability, Ethics and Integrity, Learning Mindset, Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration
• Stratical: Ability to think and participate strategically and drive results via personal hands-on tactical execution.
• Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Innovation, Influence, Initiative
• Leading Talent, Planning and Results Oriented, Business Acumen and Financial Literacy, Adaptability and Resilience
• Ability to lead projects across multiple departments and influence without direct authority.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, including supplier identification, qualification, and development.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience with direct people-management responsibilities.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably in Aerospace & Defense, electronics, or specialty manufacturing; knowledge of related standards, quality requirements, and compliance considerations preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost management.
• Proven track record of leading successful sourcing projects from strategy development through implementation.
• Experience with supplier risk management, diversification initiatives, and supply base optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems; IFS Cloud or similar enterprise platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of Aerospace & Defense industry standards, quality requirements, and compliance considerations preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management), or similar credentials are preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used

This position requires daily use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, printers, and copiers. Seldom use of measurement tools during supplier qualification and assessments.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with limited exposure to recognized health hazards such as dust and noise. Regular visits to manufacturing floor areas and occasional travel to supplier facilities may expose the employee to manufacturing environments with moderate noise levels, machinery, and industrial conditions.

Other Considerations

Location: This position is located at the company headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Travel Required: 20-30% travel required for supplier visits, industry events, and sourcing activities.

EOE, including disability/veteran