Strategic Sourcing Manager

Shape Technologies Group•Kent, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s sourcing strategy, with a primary focus on identifying and onboarding new vendors, negotiating contracts and commercial terms, and building a scalable strategic sourcing and negotiation function. This role will establish best-in-class sourcing processes, systems, and governance to support organizational growth, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on builder who can create structure from the ground up while driving measurable value through supplier partnerships and disciplined commercial negotiation.

Requirements

Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically.
Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience implementing procurement systems and scalable processes.
High level of integrity, accountability, and sound business judgement.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field required, MBA or advanced degree preferred.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Proven track record of building or scaling sourcing/procurement functions preferred.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Proven track record of building or scaling sourcing/procurement functions.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors aligned with company growth, quality, and cost objectives.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key spend categories.
Conduct market analysis to assess supplier capabilities, cost structures, industry trends, and risk factors.
Establish supplier qualifications standards, due diligence processes, and performance benchmarks.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, service levels, payment terms, volume discounts, risk allocation, and performance guarantees.
Structure agreements to optimize total cost of ownership while mitigating operational and financial risk.
Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with company policies.
Develop negotiation frameworks, playbooks, and best practices to standardize commercial engagements.
Drive measurable savings and value creation initiatives across the supply base.
Design and establish a formal strategic sourcing and negotiation division within the company.
Define organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for the sourcing function.
Recruit, mentor, and develop sourcing team members as the function’s scales.
Implement governance frameworks for vendor selection, contract approvals, and performance reviews.
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on souring strategy, supplier risk, and cost optimization.
Develop and implement scalable sourcing processes to support company growth.
Establish standardized RFP/RFQ procedures, bid evaluation models, and supplier scorecards.
Implement or optimize procurement and contract management systems (e.g., ERP, CLM, spend analytics tools).
Create reporting dashboards and KPIs to monitor spending, supplier performance, savings, and risk exposure.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Product, and other stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Provide data-driven recommendations to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Ensure sourcing decisions support quality standards, service requirements, and customer expectations.
Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including financial, operational, and geopolitical exposures.
Develop contingency plans and supplier diversification strategies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the leader to support evolving business needs.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.