Job Summary
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.
Key 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
Qualifications
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
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
Job location- Santa Clara, CA
Salary range- $110k-$155k