Strategic Sourcing Manager

Control Touch Systems, LLC • Watterson Park, KY

just now • Onsite

About The Position

ControlTouch Systems is seeking a driven and analytical strategic sourcing manager to join their procurement team. This role is crucial for linking suppliers and project teams, ensuring a reliable supply to support rapid business growth. The manager will own strategic supplier relationships, oversee a multi-million dollar spend base, and be responsible for the strategic sourcing of specific commodity groups, advanced procurement activities, supplier rationalization, and contractual negotiations of system parts to meet customer schedules. The position also involves developing the procurement function by driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as establishing core S&OP processes, developing strategic sourcing plans, and improving cost savings tracking. This role requires collaboration with various internal teams including Business Development, Engineering, Field Installation, and Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, with preference of strategic sourcing functions such as global sourcing of commodities, contract negotiations, supplier management, and advanced procurement activities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and meet needs of internal customers.
• Willingness to travel to supplier and customer facilities as needed for meetings and work non-business hours based on project needs.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel required
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline preferred.
• Experience working in environments such as manufacturing, engineered products, or project management of technical systems preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic supplier relationships for specific categories to ensure on-time delivery of supply to project sites to meet integration schedules for customers.
• Work cross-functionally with business development, project management, and integration teams to plan short and long-term supply needs our top customers.
• Execute purchase orders to support project and operational activities, to ensure project schedules are met.
• Conduct pricing and contract negotiations to ensure cost, quality, and supply targets are met.
• Act as the main link between suppliers and internal project teams to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, cost, or quality of critical materials categories.
• Help drive continuous improvement, through the development of strategic sourcing plans, global supplier development, and supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers both domestic and global.
• Support, implement, and reporting of key department measurables.

What This Job Offers

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