Strategic Sourcing Leader - IT & Professional Services

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Cleveland, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
March 2, 2026 (30 days left to apply) job requisition :
2026-R7690###
** At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow.
* Join us!
*** The Strategic Sourcing Leader’s primary function is to lead the strategic and tactical leadership and management of the global information technology and professional services procurement initiatives for Materion. The scope of work includes hardware (infrastructure components), software and SaaS services, telecom, IT, Marketing, Finance, Audit, Tax, HR, Travel and consultancy providers.

The position will be responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement strategies supporting policy deployment to drive year on year spend optimization though a variety of price, process and behavior strategies and tactics. The position will also be responsible for vendor management strategies and programs.
** You will have an opportunity to:
*** Define, manage, and deliver project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones to include:
Market Research & Analysis, Data Collection/Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Modeling, RFx Creation, Supplier Communication Management, Evaluate & Negotiate Agreements, Contracting, Supplier Performance Management and Development.
* Provide leadership to the team in supply market intelligence research and analytical activities; drive activities that support visibility into key cost drivers, pricing trends, emerging market regions, supply market adjustments, capabilities, capacities, etc.
* Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives.
* Manage the development, implementation, and alignment of global or regional sourcing strategies and global or regional supplier network capabilities for the appropriate industry to achieve broad business objectives.
* Support internal functional stakeholder purchasing, strategic supplier review, and new product development programs with supply market intelligence.
* Contribute to the development of commodity strategies that accomplish key objectives, which include:  Savings, Process Effectiveness, Supplier Consolidation & Management, Risk Reduction & Management, and Improved Visibility, Control and Efficiency of Expenditures.
* Develop and manage collaborative working partnerships with key stakeholders internal and external to the business.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelors degree preferred (Business, Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management, or related field).
* Minimum of 7 years of progressive sourcing experience in a leading organization; including a minimum of 5 years managing responsible spend categories.
* Experience managing IT and Professional Services required.
* Professional certifications (CPSM, CSM) a plus.
* Experience with strategic sourcing processes, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and keen attention to details.
* Strong leadership skills, and ability to influence and negotiate.
* Able to accommodate 30% travel domestically and internationally.**#LI-AS1
**** The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
**** The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

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