About the role
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The Global Procurement Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing initiatives and supplier strategies that support business objectives while optimizing cost, quality, service, and risk management. This role serves as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving category strategies, sourcing decisions, and continuous improvement efforts across the supply chain. The position combines supplier relationship management, sourcing execution, market analysis, and data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance and business outcomes. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organization.
Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities
Define and execute supplier and category strategies that drive competitive advantage, cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.
Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract discussions to secure optimal commercial and operational outcomes.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers while aligning sourcing activities to business needs.
Design, maintain, and leverage dashboards, reporting tools, and sourcing KPIs to monitor performance, identify risks, and support sourcing recommendations.
Conduct supply market analysis, scenario planning, and data modeling to identify opportunities that improve supply chain efficiency, service levels, and total cost of ownership.
Develop and enforce procurement documentation standards, governance processes, and compliance requirements across sourcing activities.
Lead process improvement initiatives that standardize sourcing practices, introduce new tools, and enhance operational effectiveness.
Support supplier development, demand forecasting, and continuous improvement progr…
