Strategic Sourcing Manager

Stella-Jones • Lenexa, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and implements sourcing strategies to optimize procurement, improve cost efficiency, and support the organization’s procurement needs. The role analyzes existing data and market trends, manages supplier relationships, and ensures alignment with corporate policies and sustainability initiatives. As an individual contributor on the Operational Innovation & Excellence Center (OIEC) team, the position is based onsite with a hybrid work schedule at the Lenexa, Kansas office, with travel of up to 30% across the United States and Canada.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of sourcing or procurement experience.
• Proven experience in enterprise-level indirect spend management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, including 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 the United States and Canada up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• Sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency with SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of global sourcing strategies for indirect spend across the United States and Canada.
• Develop multi-tiered sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, support business continuity, and leverage supplier partnerships across the enterprise.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and capacity to secure long-term cost and availability advantages.
• Implement standard work and sourcing KPIs to improve cost, lead time, and supplier quality performance.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies addressing internal and external constraints and market volatility through supplier diversification.
• Support adoption of reporting tools and data processes through training, documentation, and ongoing user support.
• Lead change management related to new suppliers, system enhancements, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Ensure reporting solutions align with supply chain strategy, operational efficiency goals, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen data-driven decision-making across the supply chain organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total benefits package with three medical plans to choose from.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policies.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus program opportunity.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match of 150% on the first 4% deferred.
• Two weeks of paid vacation and nine holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ability to purchase company stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager