Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing – Direct Materials

Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing – Direct Materials

Massachusetts (Hybrid; 3x on-site weekly)

The Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing position is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for the direct materials spend category and managing a portfolio of strategic suppliers

• Lead total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost analysis for assigned category, including raw material indices, conversion costs, logistics, scrap/recovery, and inventory carrying costs.
• Develop cost models for key direct material categories and components; use benchmarking and market intelligence to challenge supplier pricing and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Plan and execute strategic sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for direct materials and components; lead supplier selection and negotiations to optimize cost, quality, risk, and service.
• Own cost performance for the direct materials category (e.g., PPV, cost savings, cost avoidance, productivity), including annual budgeting and performance versus targets.
• Demonstrated expertise in direct materials sourcing, including knowledge of commodity markets, price drivers, suppliers, fabricators, and relevant manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, stamping, casting, forging, welding, surface treatments).
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with commodity price indices, financial modeling, should-cost analysis, and TCO frameworks.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or related disciplines, with significant experience in Metals sourcing and supplier management.
• Demonstrated success leading category strategies and major sourcing initiatives in Metals with measurable business impact (cost, quality, risk, and service).
• Proven leadership experience guiding teams and/or mentoring others in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment