Strategic Sourcing Lead

14 hours ago

Charlotte, NC, United States TalentBridge Full time
About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing manufacturing company is expanding its strategic sourcing function to support significant growth in the U.S. market. The company has a long-established history and is backed by a large, financially strong parent organization. With multiple U.S. plants and aggressive expansion plans, the organization is building a world-class sourcing team to ensure supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness.

The Role

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will act as a subject matter expert (SME) within assigned commodity categories, playing a key role in developing sourcing strategies that directly impact profitability and operational success. This position offers visibility, ownership, and the chance to influence corporate sourcing strategy in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Commodity Leadership: Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned categories such as steel, aluminum, MRO, fasteners (nuts, bolts, gaskets), castings, and manifolds.
  • Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage supplier relationships; lead negotiations, contracts, and performance reviews.
  • Strategic Alignment: Partner with buyers and cross-functional teams to align supplier selection and execution with corporate sourcing strategies.
  • Cost & Risk Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives, use indexed pricing models, and implement risk-mitigation strategies.
  • KPI & Metrics Development: Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure sourcing success.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, engineering, finance, and quality teams across multiple sites.
  • Travel: Engage suppliers and visit plants (up to 40% travel required).
Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
  • Strong background in supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and commodity strategy.
  • Ability to influence across multiple sites without direct authority.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS) preferred.
What's Offered
  • Opportunity to build and shape a strategic sourcing function.
  • Meaningful ownership of commodity categories critical to the company's growth.
  • A hybrid/remote role with travel for supplier and plant engagement.
  • Join an organization that is scaling rapidly, with strong backing from a major parent company.

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