Also referred to as:
Raw Material Sourcing Senior Manager
Requirements and Responsibilities
Materials Sourcing Senior Manager manages material sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to optimize cost, quality, and supply reliability. Develops sourcing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance across sourcing activities. Being a Materials Sourcing Senior Manager leads supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to ensure long-term value and risk mitigation. Oversees sourcing teams and provides guidance, coaching, and performance management to ensure effective execution. Additionally, Materials Sourcing Senior Manager collaborates with senior stakeholders to align sourcing plans with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and operational requirements. Monitors market trends, supply risks, and cost drivers to proactively adjust sourcing strategies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Sourcing Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Materials Sourcing Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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