Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for multiple direct material categories, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and support for new product introductions. The position serves as the subject matter expert for assigned commodities, providing functional leadership and strategic direction across procurement, engineering, quality, materials, and operations teams without direct supervisory responsibility.
We offer: What We Offer
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Integral Opportunities

Tasks and QualificationsWhat You Will Do in This RoleDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and supplier portfolios. Evaluate market conditions, capacity, cost drivers, supplier risks, and opportunities for localization or consolidation. Lead RFQs, RFIs, sourcing events, commercial negotiations, contract support, and supplier selection recommendations. Manage strategic supplier relationships, business reviews, performance evaluations,



and supplier development initiatives. Partner with Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, and Operations on new products, engineering changes, and supplier transitions. Drive PPV improvements, annual cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing milestones. Develop dual-source strategies, contingency plans, and supplier recovery actions for critical risks. Track category KPIs, savings, supplier OTD, quality, capacity readiness, and risk mitigation progress. Prepare executive reports and recommendations for Procurement leadership. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and audit requirements. Provide guidance and mentoring to Strategic Buyers and Category Specialists. This role does not include direct personnel management responsibilities.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Operatio

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