Sourcing Manager

Position Title: Sourcing Manager Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220 Company: STENA Responsibilities Develop & communicate sourcing plan and commodity strategy requirements within buying team. Coordinate and report on program schedules, priorities, IMS plans/targets. Ensure alignment between buying team and supply chain with various program build plans. Develop cost reduction strategies, inclusive of projects, with the buying team and the supply chain. Assist in driving ramp, capacity and transition plan readiness with the supply base. Provide clear project direction and status with various stakeholders. Stakeholder in the Make/Buy process. Provide data that is essential to the overall evaluation from the Buy side. Interact, integrate and drive results across cross‑functional teams in engineering, supply chain, quality, production, and executive leadership. Drive accountability and support the commodity team to meet and exceed key metrics (timely requisition placement, MRB reduction, deflation/inflation mitigation, OTD‑delinquency reduction, etc.). Oversee and prioritize risk mitigation strategies (multi‑source decisions, DTC, cost variance and supply chain reviews). Assess, manage and mitigate risks. Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. Develop and drive cost strategy within the Sourcing Organization, inclusive of cost savings, cost risk mitigation, long‑term agreements and leverage opportunities. Conduct contract negotiations and reviews. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. Recruit, onboard, train and mentor new hires. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in supply chain, engineering, program management, manufacturing, etc. ERP experience mandatory; SAP preferred. Strong analytical skill set and advanced Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint) experience. U.S. Person status or required government authorization for export‑controlled technology access. Desired Characteristics Knowledge of sourcing various commodities including ducting, electrical wiring harnesses, specialized valves, source controlled hardware, actuation hardware, long‑lead hardware, machined, sheet metal, forgings, raw materials, etc. Experience managing source controlled hardware and life‑of‑program contracts. Prior leadership experience preferred. Quick learner capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus and adapting to challenges. Ability to conduct detailed material reviews in a time‑constrained environment with supplier leadership. Initiative and responsibility for sourcing needs. Negotiation skills for complex supplier contracts. Strong written and verbal communication. Strong sense of time organization and urgency. Working knowledge of supplier portals. Ability to influence others and lead small teams of five while working independently. Willingness to travel. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from the first day of employment. Health Flexible Spending Accounts. Free onsite gym with weekly fitness classes. Immediate 401k vesting. Educational assistance. Life insurance. Paid time off (exempt staff). Estimated salary range for this role: $100,000 to $140,000 per year. Compensation is part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings. Equal Employment Opportunity We are deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued and everyone feels welcomed. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected ground. ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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