Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hours: M-F 8-5
Pay: $95,000+ (based on experience)
Onsite in Baldwin City, KS
Direct Hire

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned commodities and categories to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

• Negotiate and manage long-term supplier agreements, including pricing, terms, and performance metrics.

• Develop, qualify, and manage supplier relationships to reduce risk and ensure consistent, on-time material availability.

• Oversee tactical procurement activities including PO issuance, bid evaluation, and resolution of delivery or quality issues.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with production and business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required; CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace.

• Strong knowledge of commodity management, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and vendor scorecarding.

• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and capable of interpreting technical drawings or specifications for sourcing purposes.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to lead sourcing initiatives independently.
  
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