Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager Manufacturing | Multi-Site Operations Position Overview Privately owned manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to develop and implement a coordinated purchasing strategy across multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the Midwest. This is an opportunity to assess and strengthen purchasing practices across a growing, multi-site manufacturing organization. Individual facilities will continue to manage their day-to-day purchasing and ordering activities, while this position will establish a broader strategic approach to supplier relationships, sourcing, purchasing agreements, cost management, and procurement practices across the organization. Working closely with plant leadership, operations, finance, and existing purchasing personnel, the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager will evaluate current spending patterns, supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and opportunities to leverage collective purchasing volume. The goal is to identify where greater coordination, supplier consolidation, negotiated agreements, and consistent purchasing practices can improve cost, quality, availability, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in strategic sourcing and procurement within a multi-location manufacturing or industrial environment, along with the analytical ability, business judgment, and interpersonal skills to develop a cohesive purchasing strategy and gain alignment across individual facilities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Strategy Evaluate existing purchasing practices, supplier relationships, spending patterns, and procurement processes across multiple manufacturing facilities. Identify opportunities to coordinate purchasing activities, leverage combined purchasing volume, consolidate suppliers, and improve sourcing strategies. Develop and implement a cohesive procurement strategy that balances organizational consistency with individual plant requirements. Establish priorities and sourcing initiatives based on organizational needs, potential savings, supplier capabilities, and operational impact. Supplier Relationships & Contract Negotiations Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic supplier relationships across the organization. Negotiate pricing, terms, master agreements, and service arrangements that benefit multiple facilities. Evaluate existing supplier programs, contracts, and ordering arrangements, including supplier-specific purchasing portals. Develop preferred supplier strategies and identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, service, pricing, and consistency. Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers while identifying alternative sources when appropriate. Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization Analyze purchasing spend across facilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved purchasing leverage. Evaluate categories including MRO, industrial supplies, production materials, equipment, and services. Identify opportunities to standardize products, reduce redundant suppliers, improve purchasing terms, and negotiate volume-based agreements. Monitor supplier pricing, market conditions, material availability, and purchasing trends. Establish measurable cost-saving initiatives and track results. Procurement Processes & Standardization Develop purchasing guidelines, supplier evaluation criteria, sourcing practices, and procurement standards where appropriate. Assess existing purchasing systems, supplier portals, reporting capabilities, and processes to identify opportunities for greater visibility and coordination. Establish consistent approaches to supplier selection, purchasing agreements, spend reporting, and supplier performance measurement. Improve purchasing visibility and coordination without unnecessarily disrupting established plant-level operations. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Plant Managers, O…

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