Strategic Sourcing Program Manager

Role Overview

• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead Operations Sourcing initiatives that improve supplier delivery performance and strengthen Supplier On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) results.
• Mitigate Supply Risk: Conduct supplier capacity assessments, identify potential supply risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Lead Portfolio & Risk Programs: Partner with Operating Units and suppliers to identify, prioritize, and execute supplier risk reduction and supply stability initiatives.
• Advance Continuous Improvement: Strengthen Tier Management and Operations Sourcing standard work in alignment with MPS principles, driving functional excellence and a zero-loss mindset.
• Develop Strategic Roadmaps: Build and execute margin expansion and material cost optimization roadmaps in collaboration with Category Management, GO&SC Manufacturing, Planning, and Operating Units.
• Deliver Cost Improvements: Support supplier negotiations and lead cost reduction initiatives across assigned suppliers, including management of tail spend optimization and SUCCESS program initiatives.
• Leverage Data & Innovation: Use analytics to segment suppliers, identify improvement opportunities, and incorporate technology innovations from the supply base to support long-term cost optimization.
• Strengthen Supplier Partnerships: Lead supplier negotiations, performance management, and strategic initiatives such as rationalization, simplification, localization, and make/buy or outsourcing decisions.
• Enable Risk Reduction Execution: Drive supplier capacity and material stability programs and partner with Operating Units to secure resources required to complete mitigation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, operations, or program management or an advanced degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement, operations, or program management
• Experience with supplier performance management, cost reduction initiatives, and contract or commercial negotiations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data, metrics, and reporting to drive decision-making and supplier performance improvements
• Experience assessing and mitigating supply chain risks, including supplier capacity and supply continuity planning
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling (MPS), tier management, or operational excellence frameworks
• Experience developing and executing material cost optimization or margin expansion strategies
• Strong program and portfolio management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives across sites or business units
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across operations, planning, category management, and leadership teams
• Advanced skills in supply chain analytics, supplier segmentation, and performance management tools.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)