Strategic Sourcing Manager
About The Position
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead complex sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, driving enterprise-wide cost efficiencies and alignment with organizational strategy. This role requiring a blend of analytical rigor, stakeholder influence, and strong communication skills to deliver measurable business impact. This is a newly created, individual contributor role joining our newly formed Operational Innovation & Excellence Center (OIEC) team and will be based onsite with a hybrid work schedule at our Lenexa, Kansas office. Travel is expected to be 20-30% across the US and Canada.
Requirements
- 8+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Proven experience in enterprise-level indirect spend management.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence without authority.
- Demonstrated success driving change management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- Ability to travel across US and Canada up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and Excel preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that span across business units and indirect categories (fuel included but not the sole focus).
- Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market conditions to identify cost-saving and risk-mitigation opportunities.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to gain buy-in on sourcing initiatives through consultative influence and clear business case communication.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing to optimize value, quality, and service levels.
- Champion change management efforts by helping internal partners understand and adopt new sourcing processes or supplier transitions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor who can "sell" recommendations internally while balancing competing priorities.
- Maintain professionalism and composure in a dynamic environment, working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
- Establish sourcing KPIs, monitor compliance, and report on performance outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Wood Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
