Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job overview

The Strategic Sourcing Manager role is onsite in Charlotte, NC. Compensation is not specified. The manager leads purchasing team direction and tracks annual KPIs for sourcing and supply chain performance. The role aligns commodity managers and cross-functional stakeholders on sourcing strategies, engages sourcing early in new product development, and manages supplier contracting and cost-reduction work. These efforts support launch schedules, cost and quality objectives, and supplier performance.

What you'll do

• Lead and direct the team
• track purchasing KPIs for material cost savings, supplier delivery and quality, payment terms, spend under contract, lead-time reduction, and sustainability
• facilitate supply chain strategy reviews
• engage sourcing early in new product development
• manage supplier contracting and spend under contract
• guide negotiation tactics
• escalate contractual disputes
• lead material cost reduction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

strategic sourcing manager

purchasing

procurement

supply chain strategy

supplier management

contract negotiation

cost reduction

charlotte nc

talentbridge

kpi management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least six years of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience; supplier development, contract negotiation, RFP creation, and Excel skills are specified.

About the employer

TalentBridge is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.