Strategic Sourcing Manager
Job in
Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75014, USA
Listed on 2026-11-05
Listing for:
Herk & Associates - Heavy Equipment Jobs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management -
Management
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An established organization with a nationwide distribution network is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead purchasing and sourcing operations from its North Texas distribution center.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will oversee a team of Buyers and focus on strengthening supplier relationships, reducing backorders, improving purchasing margins, and using data to optimize inventory and sourcing decisions.
Responsibilities- Lead, coach, and manage the purchasing team while maintaining accountability for department results
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve product availability, cost, and purchasing margins
- Minimize backorders through proactive inventory planning, forecasting, and supplier management
- Research, evaluate, and select suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, service, and reliability
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers to improve overall purchasing performance
- Develop and manage supplier scorecards, conduct key supplier reviews, and establish action plans
- Maintain multiple qualified supplier options for critical products and SKUs
- Monitor commodity, supply chain, and market trends that could impact pricing or availability
- Partner with Product Management throughout the product lifecycle, from new product introductions through discontinued products
- Identify strategic purchasing opportunities and present recommendations to leadership
- Oversee inventory purchasing, forecasting parameters, SKU maintenance, discrepancies, and purchasing KPIs
- Utilize ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems to improve sourcing and inventory decisions
- 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience
- 3+ years of experience leading Buyers or a purchasing department
- MRO purchasing experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success negotiating supplier pricing and commercial terms
- Strong supplier management, sourcing strategy, and inventory planning experience
- Working knowledge of ERP, MRP, WMS, and inventory management systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
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