Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager

Stoneridge • Novi, MI

130d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support bridging the gap between technical functions and the procurement organization. This role is pivotal in aligning procurement and supplier strategies with the needs of Engineering, Sales, and Product Line Management. Ensuring sourcing decisions support programs, cost targets, and launch timelines. You will be responsible for the execution across critical commodities used in automotive systems and components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 6–8 years of advanced strategic sourcing experience or a related role in automotive or diversified manufacturing.
• Procurement and Supplier involvement experience is required.
• Technical background highly preferred working with engineering and product line.
• Strong understanding of automotive program lifecycle, product development, and sourcing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of automotive standards and documentation (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, BOM structures, etc.).
• High proficiency with data analysis and cost engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across engineering, commercial, and operational teams.
• Proven ability to manage complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence cross-functional decision-making.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between Sales, Product Line Management, and Engineering, ensuring technical and commercial requirements are clearly communicated to the purchasing organization.
• Participate in program kickoff meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional sourcing councils to align sourcing deliverables and timelines.
• Act as the voice of procurement in product development projects, balancing cost, quality, timing, and risk.
• Bring all stakeholders together to solidify sourcing direction for new supplier innovation and technologies.
• Integrate with sales, product line management, and engineering to manage early supplier involvement, DFM/A reviews, and tooling readiness.
• Own the sourcing plan from concept through SOP (start of production), ensuring supplier readiness and timing for ramp-up.
• Support program cost tracking, BOM reviews, and post-SOP cost reductions.
• Deliver regular updates to leadership on sourcing progress, program alignment, and supplier health.
• Contribute to commodity strategies and monitor commodity market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to minimize and reduce impact.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees