Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - North America

Valmet•Beloit, WI

About The Position

Valmet is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to support the growth and profitability of its North American Service business. This commercially minded leader partners with North American Service leadership and connects business priorities with Global Sourcing strategies. The role extends beyond traditional sourcing and procurement, serving as a strategic partner who translates strategy into measurable outcomes, leads transformation initiatives, and builds alignment across senior leadership, sales, operations, finance, support functions, and the Global Sourcing organization. The successful candidate brings strong business and commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder leadership. They will develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve performance, create value, manage commercial risk, and support sustainable growth in a global, matrixed organization. The position is for an applicant living in and authorized to work in the United States; international relocation is not available. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, project management, sales, or related commercial or business functions.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives with measurable business impact.
Strong business and commercial acumen, with the ability to connect sourcing strategies to broader business objectives.
Experience working across functions, business units, and/or geographic regions in a complex organization.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive results without relying solely on direct authority.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Experience leading transformation, change, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with effective execution in a global, matrixed organization.
Must be living in and authorized to work in the United States.
Offer is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Partner with North American Service leadership to understand business priorities and translate them into effective sourcing and supply strategies.
Align North American business needs and action plans with Global Sourcing strategies and objectives.
Lead strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives that support business growth, profitability, and operational performance.
Provide sourcing expertise and commercial insight to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve cost, value, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.
Analyze markets, supplier trends, business requirements, and relevant data to inform sourcing strategies and decisions.
Develop and implement innovative sourcing approaches that minimize commercial risk and deliver measurable business value.
Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives involving business leaders, operations, sales, sourcing, and other stakeholders.
Build relationships across the North American business and Global Sourcing organization to drive alignment and execution.
Support organizational transformation and continuous improvement within the sourcing function and broader business.
Monitor results and ensure sourcing initiatives deliver intended business and financial outcomes.