SENIOR MANAGER STRATEGIC SOURCING

Accountabilities: • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing and contract professionals, ensuring strong performance, capability growth, and accountability across strategic sourcing initiatives. • Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for complex, high-value Cloud, SaaS, and IT supplier agreements. • Lead supplier negotiations to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance and delivery outcomes. • Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships, including market analysis and competitive sourcing events. • Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal procurement policies, maintaining strong governance and ethical sourcing practices. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including supply chain, program management, engineering, finance, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. • Support proposal development and program execution with sourcing expertise, risk assessments, and supplier strategy input. • Drive process improvement and sourcing innovation, leveraging digital tools and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance efficiency and decision-making. • Develop standardized sourcing frameworks, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and scalability across the team. • Report sourcing performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). • 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management. • 3+ years of proven people leadership experience managing sourcing or procurement teams. • Strong experience negotiating complex supplier agreements, particularly in Cloud, SaaS, or IT services. • Solid understanding of FAR/DFARS and federal acquisition regulations; defense or aerospace industry experience strongly preferred. • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex sourcing portfolios. • Excellent organizational and program management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior leadership. • Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance requirements is a plus. • Experience with AI or digital tools in procurement is preferred. • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP are an advantage. Benefits: • Competitive annual salary range: $183,371 – $198,414 • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions • Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options • Paid time off and holidays • Strong focus on professional development and leadership growth • Exposure to advanced technology programs across aerospace, defense, and mission-critical domains • Collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong emphasis on innovation and integrity. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether?    Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.     #LI-CL1