Strategic Sourcing Manager

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

10d•$88,700 - $115,000

About The Position

At Casey’s, your expertise can make a real impact. Join us as a Strategic Sourcing Manager and help drive smarter sourcing decisions, stronger supplier partnerships, and greater value across the business. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned indirect spend categories, with a focus on cost savings and supply chain optimization. The Sourcing Manager identifies opportunities for efficiency, manages negotiations and contracts, tracks supplier performance, and leverages market intelligence to inform strategic decisions. You'll conduct market analyses, monitor industry trends, and cultivate strong supplier relationships. In partnership with the sourcing team and cross-functional stakeholders, the Sourcing Manager supports the planning and execution of RFx events. As a trusted advisor, the Sourcing Manager provides strategic guidance on supplier management, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain management, business, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
Six or more years of sourcing and procurement experience across direct and/or indirect categories within the convenience store, restaurant, or distribution industries.
Experience working directly with suppliers to balance total cost-to-serve considerations and commercial objectives while developing mutually beneficial business plans.
Experience collaborating with multiple partners to resolve challenges and negotiate solutions that align with business goals.
Extensive knowledge of direct and indirect product and service categories.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational boundaries.
Proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, demonstrate the value of collaborative sourcing, and drive adoption of best practices.
Proven skills in negotiation, data analysis, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving.
Proficiency with e-sourcing and contract management tools to support efficient, compliant sourcing processes.
Strong mathematical and statistical skills, with the ability to optimize supplier portfolios while balancing cost, risk, and performance.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, including the ability to connect issue resolution with long-term process improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience with convenience store product categories, market trends, and supplier landscapes.
Procurement or supply chain certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or CIPS, and familiarity with enterprise technology tools used for sourcing, procurement, analytics, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned spend categories, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
Create and implement negotiation strategies for commercial terms and contract language, resulting in fully executable agreements to ensure best-value vendors and protect company interests.
Drive cost optimization through competitive RFx events and direct vendor negotiations.
Conduct in-depth market analysis, monitor industry trends, and leverage market intelligence to uncover cost saving opportunities and gain competitive advantage.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sourcing strategies into the broader supply chain and business operations.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with critical suppliers, proactively mitigating risks related to supply assurance and quality.
Provide guidance and mentorship to sourcing team members on sourcing strategies, negotiations, and contract management, as needed.
Engage with suppliers to understand their manufacturing capabilities, inventory strategies, and business trends, and implement initiatives to enhance delivery performance.
Drive risk mitigation efforts to reduce exposure in areas such as compliance, supply continuity, and product quality.
Perform other related duties as assigned.