Global Sourcing Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Lakeshore Learning Materials•Carson, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Global Sourcing Ops Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead and develop a high-performing Global Sourcing Operations team, driving alignment and accountability in the execution of strategic and operational plans. You will oversee day-to-day operations and key projects, including supplier onboarding, performance management and supplier consolidation, while ensuring consistent delivery against business objectives. The role also focuses on building and standardizing processes, driving continuous improvement and delivering clear, actionable reporting to leadership. You will foster strong supplier partnerships and a collaborative team environment, while providing leadership in optimizing systems, strengthening team capability through coaching and training, and ensuring adoption of best practices to enable efficient, consistent sourcing operations. Applicants should have strong leadership, sourcing and operational experience. The ideal candidate also demonstrates the ability to drive process improvements, manage cross-functional initiatives and lead teams in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or Supply Chain
6+ years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain or a related field
3+ years of experience in a similar role with increasing scope and responsibility
3–5 years of experience leading cross-functional projects and driving execution
1–3 years of people leadership experience, including coaching and performance management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting
Working knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems
Familiarity with PLM
Strong interest in applying AI to enhance processes and improve efficiency

Nice To Haves

Strong leader who focuses on coaching, developing team capability and driving performance
Results-oriented operator who sets clear priorities, establishes accountability and delivers on commitments
Clear communicator who adapts messaging to diverse audiences to build alignment
Collaborative partner who influences cross-functional stakeholders and fosters a “One Team” environment
Thoughtful decision-maker who applies sound judgment, business acumen and systems thinking to solve complex problems
Change leader who drives continuous improvement and supports team adaptability and resilience
Organized planner who effectively prioritizes, delegates and executes against business objectives
Relationship builder who develops strong partnerships across global teams and external vendors

Responsibilities

Leading the development and execution of strategic and operational plans, driving alignment across category teams and cross-functional partners
Managing and developing a team by providing coaching, removing barriers and supporting career growth
Overseeing Global Sourcing (GS) operations, including supplier engagement, training, compliance, sample routing and documentation, making decisions to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Communicating clear, concise performance updates to leadership, ensuring achievement of goals, delivery of savings and proactive course correction
Driving process improvements and system integrations to strengthen cross-functional alignment in a dynamic environment
Leading the optimization and governance of SAP and PLM systems, while establishing standardized processes, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent execution of ERP- and PLM-enabled sourcing activities