Strategic Sourcing Manager

Our client is a well-established organization with a significant footprint and a growing focus on strengthening its enterprise-wide procurement and strategic sourcing capabilities. They are seeking an experienced National Strategic Sourcing Manager to help drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, operational consistency, and long-term value creation across the organization.

This is a highly visible role that partners closely with senior procurement leadership and operating divisions. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic sourcing mindset, strong supplier and negotiation skills, and the ability to translate corporate strategy into practical execution across the field.

• Develop, negotiate, and manage strategic relationships with regional and national suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, subcontractors, and other key partners.
• Develop an effective inbound supply strategy to ensure appropriate product and supplier coverage across categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across key spend categories, identifying opportunities for cost savings, improved service, supplier diversification, and risk mitigation.
• Own the new product rollout process, including supplier contracting, product setup, and option/code strategies.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends, supplier innovation, and emerging opportunities to influence sourcing and product strategies.
• Establish supplier performance expectations and drive accountability through KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead negotiations and execution of regional and national supplier agreements supporting multiple operating divisions.
• Identify and implement rebate programs, incentives, and other value-added supplier opportunities in partnership with Corporate Purchasing.
• Manage contract renewals and identify opportunities to improve commercial terms and supplier value.
• Ensure agreements support business objectives, compliance requirements, operational needs, and long-term sourcing strategies.

• Partner with Division Purchasing Leaders to drive adoption and effective execution of national agreements and sourcing initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with field teams through regular site and division visits, developing a deeper understanding of operational needs and opportunities.
• Serve as a key liaison between corporate leadership and operating divisions, communicating supplier updates, product changes, market intelligence, and sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design Center teams to optimize product selections and enhancements in alignment with strategic sourcing objectives.

• Manage rebate tracking and reporting systems and ensure accurate financial capture and reporting.
• Monitor supplier offerings, manufacturer updates, market conditions, and industry developments to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, visibility, and scalability across the procurement organization.
• Help establish and continuously improve sourcing processes, tools, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing regional or national supplier relationships and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategy, supplier management, contract negotiations, rebates, and cost optimization.
• Experience working across multiple business units, divisions, or geographically dispersed operations.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to identify and quantify sourcing opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working strategically at the corporate level while also engaging directly with field and operational teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly to operating divisions and supplier locations as needed.

This is an opportunity to join an organization where strategic sourcing has a meaningful impact on the broader business. The National Strategic Sourcing Manager will have significant exposure to senior leadership, influence enterprise-wide supplier strategy, and play a key role in driving savings,…