Strategic Sourcing Manager; MRO

Locations: Houston (8718)
Business Units: Central
Job Classification: Exempt Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing high-value and complex spend categories, developing long‑term sourcing strategies, and leading enterprise‑wide initiatives that drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in shaping procurement strategies that support manufacturing excellence and business growth.

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives
• Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment
• Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage

• Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers
• Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes
• Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements

• Build executive‑level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long‑term value
• Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks
• Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

• Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should‑cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
• Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk

• Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities
• Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies

• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single‑source dependencies)
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
• Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts

• Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialists and procurement professionals
• Lead cross‑functional and global project teams
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Annual cost savings and value creation
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, innovation)
• Spend under management and contract compliance
• Risk reduction and supply continuity metrics
• Contribution to new product development and innovation
• Team performance and development outcomes

• Senior‑level role within a fast‑paced, global manufacturing organization
• Requires strong cross‑functional collaboration and executive interaction
• Travel required (15–20%) for supplier engagement and site visits

• Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen
• Expert negotiation and contract management skills
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations
• Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis)
• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
• Strong risk management and decision‑making skills

• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
• Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or…