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Strategic Sourcing Manager

bakersfield, ca • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Contract General

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

  • Join a financially stable, family-owned company with nearly 90 years of industry success.
  • Partner directly with senior leadership, including the Director of Procurement and CFO.
  • Influence sourcing strategy and supplier relationships across a large national organization.
  • Enjoy strong long-term career growth opportunities within a growing company.
  • Work in a collaborative, family-oriented culture that values employee contributions.
  • Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs to support professional development.
  • Travel nationally while maintaining a consistent Monday-Friday schedule.
  • Work in a high-visibility role with significant impact on company-wide procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities for the Strategic Sourcing Manager:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for goods and services.
  • Lead supplier evaluations, selection processes, and contract negotiations.
  • Manage vendor relationships and build strategic supplier partnerships.
  • Establish supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance measurement programs.
  • Forecast demand and support procurement planning activities.
  • Drive category management and cost reduction initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications for the Strategic Sourcing Manager:

  • Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
  • Leadership experience within procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
  • Background in industrial, agricultural, rental equipment, pump, or related industries.
  • Proven success negotiating supplier contracts and managing vendor relationships.
  • Demonstrated track record of cost reduction and sourcing optimization initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

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