Sr. Sourcing Manager

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities,Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided

The Sourcing Manager m anages sourcing operations that build value-driven vendor partnerships with a focus on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness that support overall organizational strategies. Follows structured negotiation processes to conduct supplier negotiations and contracting. Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards. Nurtures vendor partnerships, tracks KPI's and goals and monitors scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance.

Evaluates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials. Studies market intelligence and conduct frequent market analysis and benchmarking to anticipate price fluctuations. Manages processes, creates efficiencies, and controls costs using ERP systems and software tools. Typically reports to a senior manager or director.

• Own category performance across cost, service levels, quality, and supply risk.
• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across:
  • Hard parts and mechanical components
  • Vehicle wash systems and installation materials/services
  • eCommerce product portfolio (high-SKU, demand variability, fulfillment-driven)
  • Battery categories (regulated products, shelf-life considerations, supplier constraints)
• Align category strategies with channel-specific requirements:
  • Manufacturing & operations
  • Field installations
  • eCommerce / distribution
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) through sourcing optimization, supplier consolidation, and should-cost analysis.
• Monitor market dynamics (commodities, freight, capacity, regulatory considerations for batteries) and proactively adjust strategies.

• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management across all categories.
• Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers.
• Establish and manage supplier performance KPIs (OTIF, quality, lead time, cost competitiveness).
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and safety stock strategies for critical SKUs and install components.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to improve lead times, cost, and service levels.

• Oversee execution of MRP, forecasting, and replenishment strategies across diverse demand streams:
  • Project-based installation demand
  • Ensure inventory strategies reflect:
    • Service level targets by channel
    • Shelf-life and storage constraints (batteries)
    • Lead time variability and supply risk
• Manage trade-offs between inventory investment, service levels, and cost efficiency.
• Provide escalation support for shortages, allocation scenarios, and installation-critical delays.
• Lead and develop a team of buyers/planners.
• Define roles and responsibilities to ensure proper balance between:
  • Strategic category management
  • Tactical purchasing and planning execution
• Coach team members on:
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Data analysis and decision-making
  • Category ownership mindset
• Drive performance management and continuous skill development.

• Act as the primary Supply Chain leader for assigned categories.
• Partner closely with:
  • Operations (production planning and material availability)
  • Engineering (specifications, substitutions, product changes)
  • Field…