Strategic Sourcing Manager

Caldera Medical•Westlake Village, CA

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable supply solutions. This role focuses on identifying and qualifying suppliers early in R&D, managing supplier changes, and fostering strong, long-term partnerships where aligned with the commodity strategy. The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator who balances competitive terms with positive supplier relationships, works with suppliers to uphold quality and cost commitments, and brings a strategic mindset without being purely commodity focused. This position is a key liaison between suppliers and both new product development and sustaining operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge of at least 3 of the following commodity supply base: extrusion, injection molding, metals forming, and electronics.
5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles, with at least 2 years focused on supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
Experience working with R&D and cross-functional teams in early product development stages.
Strong track record in strategic supplier relationship management and cost optimization.
Solid understanding of cost analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thinking strategically to solve complex sourcing challenges.
Experience leading RFI/RFP processes and managing supplier changes.

Responsibilities

Identify and qualify best-fit suppliers by commodity and region, building and maintaining a comprehensive supplier database.
Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with product development, cost, and quality goals.
Lead supplier evaluation, engagement, and selection early in the product development cycle to meet performance, cost, and timeline objectives across the product lifecycle.
Manage the RFI/RFP process: define requirements, coordinate evaluations, guide selection, negotiate, and finalize supplier agreements.
Negotiate agreements that deliver sustainable cost savings while maintaining quality and constructive supplier relationships.
Monitor supplier performance, address issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Gather and apply market intelligence, risk assessments, and cost analyses to inform sourcing decisions.
Drive cost-improvement projects, value engineering, and insourcing/outsourcing opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership.
Manage supplier relationships, budgets, and performance, resolving crises or systemic issues as they arise.
Apply market insights, risk assessments, and cost analysis to sourcing decisions.