Global Sourcing Manager

Our client desires a Talented Global Sourcing Manager for their Vernon Hills, IL area location.

For the motivated person, this position is an excellent opportunity for career development and possible future advancement at a corporate level.

This is a full time position that offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and outstanding benefits.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - NO RELO ASSISTANCE!

The Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, is responsible for managing global sourcing activities for Purchase for Resale (PFR) items that support our clients Consumer Group product portfolio, as well as select direct materials used in manufacturing. This role focuses on optimizing cost, quality, service, and supply continuity across resale products, raw materials, and packaging. Working closely with Supply Chain, Product Management, R&D, Quality, and Operations, this role ensures that both PFR and direct materials suppliers meet technical, commercial, and operational requirements while supporting company growth and profitability.

• Manage a global supplier base for PFR and select direct materials.
• Ensure suppliers meet performance expectations for quality, cost, delivery, service, regulatory compliance, and technical capability.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic business reviews.
• Monitor PFR supplier capabilities to ensure readiness for product launches, line expansions, and category growth.

• Lead RFQs/RFPs for both PFR categories and select direct materials.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms and recommend sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) for PFR and select direct categories.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Product Management on PFR SKU sourcing.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support all sourcing activities related to new product launches.

and other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field-or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, ideally in global, consumer goods, chemicals, coatings, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chains related to finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and commercial agreement support.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret complex data sets and market trends.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of financial concepts such as cost structures, budgeting, and savings validation.
• SAP and Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Travel: 25% (International & Domestic)

HYBRID ROLE - 3 DAYS IN OFFICE!

Salary Target Range: $100,000-$120,000, bonus eligible

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