Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Lanco Integrated•Westbrook, ME

2h•$110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Lanco Integrated is a leading manufacturer of custom equipment for production automation and a builder of flexible turnkey assembly systems. With machines installed in over 30 countries, we have extensive experience in the construction of special-purpose equipment as well as in the integration of industrial robots and other commercially available automation products. Lanco Integrated has the solution to your needs for custom automation within medical, consumer products, defense, electronics and commercial industrial products and device manufacturing. At Lanco Integrated, we are building the future of precision automation. We are seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager who can bring a strategic mindset and a broad, global perspective while also rolling up their sleeves to dive into the details. This is an opportunity to build on the strengths of a capable purchasing team to evolve into a world-class function, work side-by-side with engineers to explore new ideas and create innovative approaches to cost reduction in a low-volume, high-mix environment. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and change, this role is designed for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
7+ years of supply chain leadership experience with a global perspective
Proven record of driving change and delivering results in a low-volume, custom manufacturing setting
Strong ability to balance strategy with detail-oriented execution
Skilled negotiator with experience building creative cost reduction strategies
Experience mentoring and growing teams
Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain analytics
Excellent communicator and collaborator with a growth mindset

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a global purchasing team of 10 (US and Malaysia), fostering professional growth and accountability
Oversee an annual spend of approximately $15M across a diverse supply base
Manage sourcing for a low volume complex product mix, including both purchased parts/components and custom, made-to-spec parts
Work with the purchasing team to develop a global strategy, enhance processes, build new capabilities, and grow into a world-class sourcing function
Engage directly in the details to fully understand current practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with engineers to evaluate alternative components, suppliers, and sourcing strategies that drive flexibility and cost savings
Take ownership of active inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels while reducing excess
Develop creative and strategic approaches to cost reduction that do not rely on traditional volume discounts
Build strong, long-term supplier relationships and proactively pursue opportunities such as year-end or time-sensitive purchase discounts
Work with suppliers to establish contracts that balance cost, quality, and delivery while creating room for collaboration and future innovation
Monitor supplier KPIs and lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee procurement, logistics, and compliance with international trade regulations
Collaborate across functions - engineering, manufacturing, finance - to align sourcing with company growth goals