Head of Production Strategy

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Reports To: Production Control Manager

Status: Full-Time

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading all sourcing and procurement activities to ensure timely material availability, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply chain stability. This role drives cost reduction initiatives, manages supplier relationships, and develops sourcing strategies that support production schedules, quality standards, and company financial objectives.

Sourcing & Procurement Operations

Drive supplier communication and accountability by ensuring distribution of open order reports, monitoring commitments, and stepping in to resolve critical delivery issues when necessary

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce material costs and total cost of ownership, while maintaining a high level of quality

Own supplier negotiations related to pricing, terms, lead times, and cost stability without compromising quality

Establish and track annual cost‑savings targets aligned with plant and corporate goals

Implement cost‑effective sourcing strategies that ensure quality, delivery, and continuity of supply

Negotiate supplier stocking programs to support quick delivery while minimizing internal inventory

Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness

Quality, Process Improvement & Team Development

Collaborate with Quality Control to resolve supplier quality issues

Partner with Application Engineering to support design‑for‑cost and manufacturability

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Proven track record of cost reduction and supplier performance improvement