Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing high-value and complex spend categories, developing long-term sourcing strategies, and leading enterprise-wide initiatives that drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in shaping procurement strategies that support manufacturing excellence and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Category Leadership Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives
• Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment
• Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage
• Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers
• Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes
• Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value
• Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks

Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

• Cost Leadership & Value Engineering Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
• Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk Cross-Functional Influence Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities
• Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies
• Risk Management & Compliance Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single-source dependencies)
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
• Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts
• Team Leadership & Development Mentor and develop
• Sourcing Specialist and procurement professionals
• Lead cross-functional and global project teams
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Experience 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories (e.g., direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, raw materials)
• Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives
• & Competencies Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen
• Expert negotiation and contract management skills
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations
• Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis) Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
• Strong risk management and decision-making skills

Preferred

• Qualifications Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
• Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives

Pay

Santa Clara, CA Salary range- $110k-$155k