Senior Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing ManagerABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for an experienced sourcing leader to own the strategy for aglobal or regional commodity category. In this role, you will lead a team ofCategory Managers, partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality,and drive cost, quality, and supply performance across a strategic supplierbase. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys negotiation, supplierstrategy, and building strong cross-functional relationships.WHAT YOU WILL DO- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Category Managers- Own the sourcing strategy for an assigned global or regional commodity- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to capture requirementsand ensure supplier qualification and quality standards are met- Assess category opportunities through spend analysis, cost driver review,and supply market research- Build and execute sourcing plans that outline projects, timing, resources,and expected savings- Define negotiation strategies, including supplier profiles, cost targets,switching costs, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models- Lead or support supplier negotiations and selection, and manage contractsthrough their full lifecycle- Deliver year-over-year cost savings through negotiations, value analysis /value engineering (VA/VE), and continuous improvement projects- Manage relationships with strategic suppliers, including segmentation andquarterly business reviews- Support continuity of supply by helping plant teams resolve escalatedsupplier issues- Support new product development teams through preferred supplier programsand RFQs- Forecast, report, and mitigate the impact of commodity and materialinflation- Lead regular commodity reviews covering projects, metrics, strategy, andrisk mitigation plansWHAT YOU BRING- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or arelated field- 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, orsupply chain consulting- Proven negotiation skills and experience evaluating and selecting suppliers- Experience leading people directly and influencing cross-functional teams- Strong facilitation, consulting, and conflict resolution skills- Clear and professional written and verbal communication- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Ability to travel up to 30%KEY COMPETENCIES- Supply Chain Acumen: Builds and executes sourcing strategies that balancequality, delivery, and cost- Project Management: Oversees project plans and execution, and balancesshort-term results with long-term goals- Global Mindset: Keeps up with suppliers, industry trends, emerging markets,and new technology, and builds that knowledge into strategy- Problem Solving: Anticipates issues, drives root cause analysis, and makessure corrective actions stick- Relationship Management: Builds trust with internal partners, suppliers,and industry peers through open, two-way communicationNICE TO HAVE- Direct materials sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment- Experience with global or multi-region supplier bases- Track record of measurable cost savings and inflation recovery