Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager
Lincoln Search Consultants, Inc. Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States (Hybrid)

Sourcing Manager

Lincolnshire, IL (Hybrid)

We are partnering with a growing privately held product-based organization in the northern suburbs of Chicago to identify a Sourcing Manager for a newly created role tied to continued business growth.

This position will report into senior operations leadership and play a key role in managing sourcing execution, supplier communication, and product flow across a global vendor network. The role offers broad visibility across purchasing, logistics, planning, and cross-functional coordination in a lean, fast-moving environment.

Key areas of focus include:

• Managing purchase orders, supplier communication, and delivery timelines
• Overseeing Time & Action calendars and milestone tracking
• Monitoring supplier performance, lead times, and shipment execution
• Coordinating with internal teams across planning, inventory, and operations
• Supporting cost analysis and sourcing decisions to improve efficiency and continuity
• Helping resolve delays, quality concerns, and supply disruptions proactively

We are seeking professionals with:

• 5+ years of sourcing, supply chain, production, or planning experience
• Background working with overseas suppliers and factory partners
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities
• Experience in product-based environments involving multiple SKUs and production timelines
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial setting requiring both detail and ownership

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days in office)

Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of sourcing, operations, and execution within a growing organization.