Strategic Sourcing Manager

This client is seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded supply chain leader with a strong focus
on analytical and strategic skills, coupled with deep expertise in sourcing and
procurement processes. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role
in shaping the procurement strategy, while also identifying and capitalizing on new business development opportunities. Your expertise will drive solution review, planning, estimation, and overall procurement and logistics
excellence, ensuring alignment with both regional and global strategic goals.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**
As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited
to:
- Define the regional procurement strategy for the commodity portfolio, leveraging analytical insights and market trends.
- Oversee and manage procurement projects and suppliers within the respective commodity buy.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with North American and South American strategic approaches.
- Create strategic and tactical sourcing plans tailored to local demand.
- Evaluate strategy for product warehousing locations and re-set inventory levels to align with regional customer requirements.
- Establish and nurture effective communication channels with Department Leads/BU Stakeholders, and Regional Buyers.
- Collaborate closely with sourcing project representatives, such as Product Category Managers, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Contribute to the formulation of regional strategies alongside the Regional President and business unit leaders, including decisions related to make-or-buy approaches.
- Lead the sourcing, selection, development and management of new and existing key supplier relationships, to reduce cost, capital impact (inventory) or improve delivery times, working collaboratively with buyers in North America and South America.
- Collate disparate forecasts from multiple sources and merge into order schedules that minimize cash impact
- Deal directly with technical/large purchase projects that have unique requirements
- Review and recommend corrections to standard cost structure

**Qualifications:**
- Proven experience as a strategic leader with international supply chain, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and procurement processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
- Solid understanding of regional and global market trends and dynamics impacting procurement decisions.
- Ability to manage and optimize supplier relationships for long-term value creation.
- Ability to speak Fluent English is required. Ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese a plus.

- **Licensing or Certifications:** Preferred certifications include ISM, CPIM, CPM, VCA, APICS, CPPB, ISO, ERP, PMP, MRP.


- **Education:** A Bachelor's or University Degree in Engineering, Business, Business Administration, Technical field, Education, Business School, MBA, Supply Chain Management, Associates, or Management is typically required.

Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.