Strategic Sourcing Manager
Cemen Tech
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Indianola • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and support organizational goals.
- Oversee supplier selection, contract negotiation, risk management, and long-term category strategy.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and quality teams to ensure supply continuity and optimize value across the supply chain.
- Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify new suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels, and long-term agreements.
- Update and drive multi-year sourcing strategies by spend categories.
- Develop risk management plans for key categories.
- Work with Buyers on performance metrics and corrective action plans.
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with Strategic Vendors.
- Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to support innovation and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (Required).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel & Outlook (Required).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (Required).
- 4+ years related experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management (Required).
- Project Management experience (Preferred)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (Preferred).
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcing strategiessupplier selectioncontract negotiationrisk managementcategory strategyperformance metricscorrective action plansproject managementERP systemscost savings
Soft skills
communication skillscross-functional collaborationnegotiation skillsstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingproblem-solvinganalytical skillsinnovationcontinuous improvementorganizational skills