Sr Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

ADVOCARE INTERNATIONAL LLC•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships leads strategic sourcing and develops high-performing partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other critical suppliers. The role aims to improve service, cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth. As the senior relationship owner for key manufacturing partners, the position translates business priorities into sourcing strategies, supplier commitments, and measurable performance improvements. The role executes sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company financial and operational goals; oversees purchasing operations in a GMP-regulated environment; and works cross-functionally to align purchasing with forecasts, inventory targets, and new product introductions. It also supports supplier performance and risk management, budgeting and forecasting, and the development of the Supplier Operations Specialist. The position ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and GMP standards, as well as ethical supplier practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Minimum 7 years of related progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to manage day-to-day operations and team performance.
Ability to develop effective relationships and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.
Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in ERP systems and tools with advanced analytical and data management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Oracle ERP system experience preferred.
Three or more years of experience in CPG and a regulated GMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company financial and operational goals.
Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and value analysis while maintaining quality and service standards.
Manage supplier relationships through performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support supplier performance programs, including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews, to ensure delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier diversification, inventory strategies, and proactive issue resolution.
Oversee purchasing operations, including purchase order management, contract execution, and ERP system accuracy in a GMP-regulated environment.
Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing activities with forecasts, inventory targets, and new product introductions.
Support new product development by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and ensuring timely availability of components.
Partner with Finance to monitor spending, track cost savings initiatives, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to support strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GMP standards while maintaining ethical supplier practices.
Support all entities with duties related to the role as assigned.