Sourcing Manager

Worthington Enterprises

Sourcing Manager at Wells Enterprises managing strategic procurement sourcing activities. Leading negotiations, project management, and spend analysis to optimize supply chain operations.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLe Mars • Illinois, Iowa, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development; implementation and alignment of sourcing strategies and supplier network capabilities for spend categories to achieve business objectives.
Responsible for securing materials at the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) through competitive analysis of bids, and all other costs of ownership.
Responsible for establishing commodity supply and price risk mitigation strategies to minimize any concerns with materials, delivery, or supplier relationships.
Demonstrate full knowledge and serve as a leader for assigned categories of spend.
Collaborate with Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing, and other cross functional team members to establish both short and long-term commodity strategies.
Responsible for effectively negotiating with suppliers and coaching others to do the same.
Govern the development and execution of contracts and agreements with suppliers.
Responsible for setting and delivering budgeted plans for all direct and indirect items identified within the scope of the role, and report monthly on performance.
Timely communication to key personnel of any major shifts in marketplace activity that may positively or negatively impact the organization.
Select, maintain, and manage a supplier base that is financially sound, technically competent, and strategically aligned, including supplier performance standards and measurements.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and establish sources for new technologies and new markets dictated by business requirements.
Compile and maintain commodity and industry strategies.
Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures and Code of Conduct.
Develop annual cost savings programs and implement strategies that directly affect company financial results.
Create, advocate, lead and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short- and long-term savings targets.
Analyzing industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to mitigate issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit Wells.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, and Materials Management preferred or related field.
Minimum of five years experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain/Operational Leadership.
Knowledge of Purchasing, Price Risk Management, and Supply Chain.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with food products.
Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation skills.
Effective negotiating skills at mid-management level.
Must be able to work across all functions and levels of an organization.
Problem solving ability, quantitative skills, and decision making talent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Annual incentive bonus based on Company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiessupplier network capabilitiescompetitive analysiscommodity supply strategiesprice risk mitigationcontract developmentbudget managementcost savings programsnegotiation strategiessupply chain management

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsnegotiating skillsproblem solvingquantitative skillsdecision makingcollaborationleadershipcoachingorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in PurchasingBachelor's degree in Supply ChainBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Materials Management