Associate Sourcing Manager

Job TitleJob Description Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, FinanceJob Requirements:Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain. Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams to support new product development and ongoing business needs.

Job TitleJob Description Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, FinanceJob Requirements:Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or supply chain.Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing or commodity strategies.Experience with supplier selection, supplier qualification, and supply base optimization.Strong supplier relationship management and supplier performance management experience.Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and commercial agreements.Experience conducting spend analysis, cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.Proven track record of driving cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives.Ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing activities.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Product Development.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred.Ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships while influencing business decisions.Job Summary:Develop and execute strategic sourcing and commodity strategies that improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity. Lead supplier selection, sourcing initiatives, and supply base optimization to support business objectives. Build strong supplier partnerships through negotiations, performance management, and continuous improvement activities. Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives using spend analysis and market intelligence. Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams to support new product development and ongoing business needs. Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supplier reliability and business continuity. Manage supplier contracts, conduct commercial negotiations, and monitor supplier performance through scorecards and business reviews. Analyze market trends, commodity data, and supplier capabilities to make strategic sourcing recommendations.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**