Global Sourcing Manager

Global Sourcing Manager

The Global Sourcing Manager owns full categories and leads sourcing strategies that drive cost optimization, quality performance, and supply continuity. This role manages key suppliers, leads major negotiations, and partners cross-functionalally to ensure sourcing decisions align with business, operational, and compliance requirements. The Global Sourcing Manager plays a critical role in developing category strategies and driving supplier performance.

Clark Associates is a rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark's distribution methods in the food service industry. The company's growth creates exciting opportunities for sourcing professionals to shape a global supplier network, influence strategic decisions, and directly contribute to the company's continued momentum.

Job Location

Hybrid: Some in-person work required. 2207 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sourcing Category Ownership

• Develop sourcing category strategies, including cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor market trends and provide category insights.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage key suppliers and lead business reviews.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplier performance meets company standards.

Negotiation & Cost Management

• Lead major negotiations for pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Own sourcing category cost models and savings pipelines.
• Support long-term cost reduction initiatives.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising, procurement, transportation, quality, and compliance teams.
• Lead cross-functional category initiatives.
• Support implementation of sourcing tools and processes.

Market & Category Insights

• Monitor global market trends, supply base shifts, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
• Provide category insights and recommendations to inform strategic planning and supplier selection.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, preferably in a global environment.
• Demonstrated success in supplier management, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working with international suppliers and navigating global trade, compliance, and quality requirements.
• Proven ability to mentor and grow team members while fostering a collaborative, high-accountability culture.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills across cross functional teams.
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change.
• Ability to address situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Business Proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%–20% for supplier visits, business reviews, and cross-functional meetings.