Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager

Own Supplier Performance. Drive Margin. Influence the Business.

This isnot a traditional procurement role.

We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially driven leader to take ownership of enterprise-wide supplier performance and cost optimization across a multi-site manufacturing network. This role sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Operations and plays a critical role in protecting margin, improving cost accuracy, and ensuring supply continuity.

If you’re energized by solving complex cost challenges, influencing cross-functional teams, and holding suppliers accountable to performance—you’ll thrive here.

About UsWe are a multi-site manufacturing organization serving leading OEMs across automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. With a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and people-first leadership, we are building the next generation of supply chain performance.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a high-performing sourcing or supply chain leader looking for broader scope, financial ownership, and real business influence, we’d love to connect.

Why This Role Stands Out Enterprise impact – Own Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and cost performance across multiple plants

Direct EBITDA influence – Identify, drive, and deliver measurable margin improvements

Cross-functional visibility – Regular interaction with Operations, Finance, and senior leadership

Supplier leadership – Lead strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews, and accountability

Build & improve systems – Shape how we manage cost, performance, and supplier strategy going forward

What You’ll Own Drive Cost & Margin Performance Own and manage PPV performance across all sites

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve EBITDA and cash flow

Lead root cause analysis and resolution of PO, invoice, and standard cost discrepancies

Partner with Finance to strengthen cost accuracy and forecasting

Elevate Supplier Performance Establish and drive supplier accountability across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness

Lead supplier business reviews with key strategic partners

Build and enhance supplier scorecards and performance frameworks

Strengthen relationships while holding suppliers to clear, measurable expectations

Lead Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Initiatives Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations

Identify and deliver cost savings and total cost optimization opportunities

Support enterprise initiatives related to pricing, contracts, and supplier strategy

Strengthen Supply Continuity & Risk Management Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity, allocation, and supply disruption

Develop and support dual sourcing and contingency strategies

Monitor key market drivers (resins, logistics, macro trends) that impact cost and supply

Be a Cross-Functional Leader Act as the key liaison between Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and APDrive consistent cost management processes across all locations

Participate in monthly operations and leadership reviews

Support plant teams during escalations or supply disruptions

What You Bring5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, cost analysis, or manufacturing finance

Deep experience with PPV, standard costing, or variance analysis

Strong analytical capability (advanced Excel, modeling, data interpretation)
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Experience working directly with strategic suppliers

Track record of driving measurable business impact (cost savings, margin improvement)
Bonus Points For:

Multi-site manufacturing experience

Plastics or injection molding industry experience

ERP systems (SAP, Plex, Oracle, IQMS)
Exposure to rebate programs or cost recovery initiatives

What Success Looks LikePPV is predictable, controlled, and improving.

Supplier performance is transparent and consistently measured.

Cost discrepancies are quickly identified and resolved.

Suppliers are accountable, aligned, and performance-driven.

The business sees clear, measurable margin improvement.

Who Thrives Here You challenge the status quo and don’t accept “that’s how it’s always been done.”You bring a finance mindset into supply chain decisions.

You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and complexity.

You hold yourself and others accountable to results, not activity.

You want a role where your work directly impacts the bottom line.

You should be proficient in:

Project Management Supplier Management Vendor & Supplier Management

ERP & MRP Systems Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Injection Molding Experience Analysis Programs Microsoft Excel
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