Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

At SHAPE Technologies Group, we are devoted to delivering innovative waterjet technologies, robotic automation, and ultrahigh-pressure manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success.

The SHAPE difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, SHAPE team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers' visions into reality.

We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's sourcing strategy, with a primary focus on identifying and onboarding new vendors, negotiating contracts and commercial terms, and building a scalable strategic sourcing and negotiation function. This role will establish best-in-class sourcing processes, systems, and governance to support organizational growth, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on builder who can create structure from the ground up while driving measurable value through supplier partnerships and disciplined commercial negotiation.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors aligned with company growth, quality, and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key spend categories.
• Conduct market analysis to assess supplier capabilities, cost structures, industry trends, and risk factors.
• Establish supplier qualifications standards, due diligence processes, and performance benchmarks.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.

Contract Negotiation & Commercial Leadership

• Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, service levels, payment terms, volume discounts, risk allocation, and performance guarantees.
• Structure agreements to optimize total cost of ownership while mitigating operational and financial risk.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with company policies.
• Develop negotiation frameworks, playbooks, and best practices to standardize commercial engagements.
• Drive measurable savings and value creation initiatives across the supply base.

Build & Lead Strategic Sourcing Function

• Design and establish a formal strategic sourcing and negotiation division within the company.
• Define organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for the sourcing function.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop sourcing team members as the function's scales.
• Implement governance frameworks for vendor selection, contract approvals, and performance reviews.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on souring strategy, supplier risk, and cost optimization.

Process & Systems Development for Scale

• Develop and implement scalable sourcing processes to support company growth.
• Establish standardized RFP/RFQ procedures, bid evaluation models, and supplier scorecards.
• Implement or optimize procurement and contract management systems (e.g., ERP, CLM, spend analytics tools).
• Create reporting dashboards and KPIs to monitor spending, supplier performance, savings, and risk exposure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Product, and other stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Ensure sourcing decisions support quality standards, service requirements, and…