Manager, Sourcing - Supplier Excellence

Lead global sourcing strategy development and execution for contract manufacturing and direct material categories Own commercial relationships with strategic Contract Manufacturers Collaborate with quality and compliance teams on supplier excellence initiatives and governance procedures Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, efficiency commitments, tooling agreements, and commercial terms Develop should-cost models and total cost of ownership analysis Lead annual cost reduction, PPV, efficiency, and working capital initiatives Support NPI, sustaining engineering, and product lifecycle management Drive supply continuity, business resiliency, and risk mitigation strategies Collaborate on supplier scorecards and lead Quarterly Business Reviews Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to sourcing professionals Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Finance, or a related field 5+ years of sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or supplier management experience 3+ years managing contract manufacturers or strategic direct material suppliers Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements Experience leading cross-functional business initiatives Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills Must be authorized to work in the job posting location on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship MBA or Master's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred) Supply chain or program management certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP,

APICS

, or PMP (preferred) Gaming, electronics, EMS, industrial equipment, or electromechanical manufacturing experience (preferred) Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Supplier Quality (preferred) Global sourcing experience across North America and Asia (preferred) Experience managing annual spend responsibility exceeding $100M (preferred) Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in global sourcing strategy development, supplier management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on cost reduction and risk mitigation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor sourcing professionals in a dynamic environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Global Sourcing Strategy Development Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Cost Reduction Initiatives Cross-Functional Leadership Hard Skills Supply Chain Management Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Should-Cost Models Lean Manufacturing Supplier Quality Financial Analysis Commercial Agreements Negotiation Product Lifecycle Management Risk Mitigation Strategies Annual Spend Management Soft Skills Analytical Skills Communication Skills Leadership Coaching Mentoring Certifications & Qualifications CPSM CPM CSCP APICS PMP Industry Keywords Contract Manufacturing Electronics Gaming Industrial Equipment Electromechanical Manufacturing North America Asia Tools & Technologies Supplier Scorecards Quarterly Business Reviews #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor