Strategic Sourcing Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: . Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Direct Hire Position Overview: We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier negotiations, contract management, strategic sourcing initiatives, ERP-driven procurement activities, purchasing analytics, and continuous improvement efforts within a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving cost savings, strengthening supplier partnerships, improving supply continuity, and leveraging ERP data to support informed business decisions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect spend categories. Lead supplier contract negotiations, pricing agreements, terms and conditions, and long-term supply agreements. Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and corrective action initiatives. Identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and supplier rationalization opportunities. Leverage ERP systems to analyze spend, monitor purchasing activity, improve data integrity, and support procurement decision-making. Develop purchasing, supplier, and forecasting reports for leadership using ERP and analytical tools. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to support business objectives. Drive procurement process improvements, standardization, and best practices throughout the organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field. 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and pricing strategies. Strong ERP system experience required (Epicor experience highly preferred). Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze purchasing and supplier performance data. Power BI and analytics experience preferred. Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7541F0DB7ABC4A31