Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager Purchasing

Plano, Texas Dallas:IT:Direct Hire Sep 1, 2026

Strategic Sourcing Manager Summary: We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to support a growing procurement function and help drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, process improvement, and operational initiatives across the organization. This role will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop sourcing and category strategies, improve processes, and deliver measurable value. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills. This individual will manage a variety of sourcing categories and support broader procurement initiatives as business needs evolve.

General Duties:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and improve procurement effectiveness.
• Partner with business stakeholders throughout the sourcing and procurement lifecycle.
• Develop and execute category management and strategic sourcing strategies.
• Lead competitive sourcing processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Support procurement transformation through technology, analytics, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities to improve cost, service levels, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop sourcing and category strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Build fact-based recommendations and business cases to support decision-making.
• Lead initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational value.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with leaders across multiple business functions to understand requirements and business priorities.
• Provide procurement expertise and consultative support to internal stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional projects and help stakeholders evaluate sourcing and supplier-related decisions.
• Support adoption of new procurement processes, tools, and practices.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Lead supplier selection, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contracting activities for assigned categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities to improve performance and value.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capabilities, and potential business risks.
• Establish supplier performance expectations and support continuous improvement efforts.

Process Improvement & Procurement Transformation:

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve procurement processes.
• Support initiatives related to procurement technology, policies, processes, and operating practices.
• Use procurement systems and analytics to improve visibility, compliance, and decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Analytics & Communication:

• Analyze spend, supplier, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop presentations, recommendations, and progress updates for leadership.
• Track savings, performance improvements, and other procurement-related results.
• Translate data and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, consulting, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate data and analysis into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, or spend-management technology.
• Experience sourcing and managing suppliers across multiple categories.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving