Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job ID: 70764

Posted 1 weeks ago

Sunnyvale, CA

 

52 - 79/hr

Sunnyvale, CA

Contract

52 - 79/hr

On-Site

Job Details

STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER
A leading tech company's procurement team is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to manage vendor engagement across the APAC region. This role focuses on negotiating component prices and terms, managing supply planning, and ensuring long-term supplier relationships and supply chain optimization.

LOCATION: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid onsite Tu-Thu)

DAY TO DAY:

  • Vendor Negotiation: Engage with suppliers in APAC to negotiate optimal terms, balancing cost, volume, and quality to meet performance standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across the organization to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational needs.
  • Leadership Communication: Provide insights and key findings to senior leaders to support strategic decision-making.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Utilize cost and capacity scenario analysis and benchmarking to drive improvements in supply chain performance.
  • Program Management: Contribute to the development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting mechanisms.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience in Supply Chain/Sourcing: Solid background in strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
  • Negotiation Skills: Strong skills in contract negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
  • Analytical Skills: Advanced data analysis skills, with extensive experience using Excel.
  • Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication, with experience preparing executive-level presentations (Keynote experience required).
  • Global Collaboration: Experience in a global environment, working with cross-functional teams.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to make swift decisions and handle complex issues with limited information.
  • Supplier Management: Proven experience managing supplier relations and overseeing operational activities.

PLUS SKILLS:

  • Experience with end-to-end contract negotiation, covering both commercial and legal aspects.
  • Knowledge of capacity planning.
  • Background in SQL and data validation.

DAY TO DAY BREAKDOWN:

  • 40% PO Management: Opening/reconciliation, claims, and quote validation.
  • 40% Vendor Engagement: Working with vendors and internal operations teams to structure deals, negotiate terms, and manage conditions.
  • 20% Escalation Management: Addressing urgent issues and managing real-time escalations.
TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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