Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Aviat Networks

Manager, Strategic Sourcing developing sourcing strategies for a global technology leader. Focused on cost optimization, quality, and supplier relationships for innovative wireless transmission systems.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies
Analyzing and calculating costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
Identifying and exploring lucrative sourcing opportunities through industry research and networking
Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
Assessing, managing, and mitigating risks in procurement processes
Performing cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking for the business
Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques
Developing and managing the procurement team
Identify potential risks in the logistics process and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity and reliability in operation
Develop contingency plans for logistics disruptions and lead crisis management efforts during unexpected events
Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years’ progressive experience in supply chain, project management and procurement.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience
Three+ years of direct management experience in a consumer goods or manufacturing company, preferred.
Knowledge and experience in MRP and ERP systems including inventory control, materials requirements planning, item master, demand planning, and advanced supply chain planning and analytics preferred.
Knowledge in lean principles/methodologies preferred.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to summarize data to drive decision making.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. Strong negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to be organized, flexible and easily adapt in a changing and fast-paced working environment.
Ability to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people within the organization.
Proven ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines and take accountability for delivering on commitments.
Advanced ability to make fact-based decisions with a sense of calculated risk-taking.
Approaches problems strategically to provide alternate course of action and offer recommendations for problem resolution.
Data-driven, with demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems with strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Negotiation Skills – Expertise in contract negotiations to secure the best value.
Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
Project Management – Overseeing sourcing initiatives from start to finish.
Supplier Relationship Management – Building long-term partnerships with vendors.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcost analysisrisk managementdata analysissourcing strategiescategory managementproject managementlean principlesMRP systemsERP systems

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsflexibilityadaptabilityrelationship buildingproblem-solvingdecision makingaccountability