Sourcing Manager - Power & Electronics in Tinley Park, Illinois

Sourcing Manager

At Panduit, we don't just offer a job - we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company's success. You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you're ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

The Sourcing Manager leads global and regional sourcing strategies that drive business growth, strengthen the supply chain, and support new product development. This role manages high-performing supplier partnerships, identifies and qualifies new suppliers, negotiates commercial agreements, and drives supplier performance and accountability. Working cross-functionally, the Sourcing Manager influences key business decisions, partners with internal leaders, and delivers impactful solutions across productivity, sourcing, and operational initiatives.

This individual also serves as a trusted subject matter expert, helping develop end-to-end supply chain capabilities while mentoring sourcing team members in negotiation, sourcing strategies, and best practices. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement, leveraging modern purchasing tools and supplier development strategies to create lasting business value. Join a collaborative, fast-paced team where your sourcing expertise, leadership, and strategic mindset will help shape supplier partnerships, drive operational excellence, and fuel long-term business success.

What You Will Do

• Develop sourcing strategies for complex commodities that drive business growth, cost savings, and supply chain performance.
• Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships while supporting supplier rationalization and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead commercial activities including contract management, RFPs, supplier negotiations, product qualification, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality, delivery, and service expectations are achieved at the lowest total cost.
• Partner cross-functionally to support new product development, supplier manufacturing readiness, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Monitor commodity markets, support annual budgeting, and provide strategic insights on material availability and sourcing opportunities.
• Influence sourcing, negotiation, and contracting decisions for global and regional projects with a strong focus on integrity and business impact.
• Improve supplier performance through scorecards, supplier development plans, and long-term strategic partnerships focused on quality, cost, lead time, and service improvements.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives including inventory reduction, lead time improvements, spend management, ROI tracking, and operational efficiency.
• Lead projects to achieve sourcing goals, deliver cost savings, and ensure successful on-time product launches.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across sourcing systems, processes, and purchasing procedures, including Oracle vendor and item management.
• Mentor and support sourcing team members in sourcing strategies, negotiation techniques, and best practice procurement methodologies.

What You Will Bring

• Education:
  
  BBA/BSBA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management Concentration. Master's degree preferred.
• Certificates: CPIM/CPM/CSCP/APICS certification preferred or commitment to achieve.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years in sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain. Sourcing experience in manufacturing, power, or electronics finished goods required. Global sourcing experience in Power and Electronic Products a strong plus.
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of supply chain concepts (e.g. global sourcing, planning & inventory), ability to make and support business decisions, and familiarity with cost reduction strategies.
• Skills:
  
  Strong negotiation, supplier relationship building, project management, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Systems:
  Experience using ERPs…