Sr. Sourcing Manager

Job Duties

Description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri

Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance

401(k) with a generous company match

Pet Insurance Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

21 Paid Days Off

7 Paid Holidays

Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details

Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)

Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

Company phone provided

Company computer provided

Career advancement opportunities

The Sr. Sourcing Manager drives sourcing operations that build strategic supplier partnerships focused on cost, reliability, and risk management. Leads negotiations and contracting using structured processes, while partnering cross-functionally to define material, quality, and service requirements.

Manages supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards, identifies and qualifies new sources, and leverages market intelligence to anticipate pricing and supply trends. Optimizes processes, controls costs, and drives efficiencies through enterprise resource planning systems and analytics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Category Leadership

Own category performance across cost, service, quality, and risk

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across hard parts, vehicle systems, eCommerce, and batteries

Drive total cost of ownership through supplier optimization, consolidation, and should-cost analysis

Monitor market dynamics and adjust strategies proactively

Supplier & Commercial Management

Lead sourcing, negotiations, and contract execution

Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage performance (on time in full, quality, cost)

Mitigate risk through dual sourcing and continuity planning

Planning & Inventory Oversight

Oversee forecasting, material requirements planning, and replenishment across manufacturing, projects, and eCommerce

Balance service levels, inventory investment, and supply risk

Support escalation on shortages and critical delays

Team Leadership

Lead and develop buyers/planners

Drive accountability, execution discipline, and capability building

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Field Services, eCommerce, and Finance

Support product launches and commercial initiatives

Business Impact

Own multi-million-dollar spend and deliver cost and margin improvements

Improve inventory turns, working capital, and supplier performance

Ensure alignment across contracts, pricing, and enterprise resource planning

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

10+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, including 1-3 years in leadership

Experience managing complex, multi-channel categories (industrial, project-based, or high-SKU/eCommerce)

Strong track record in supplier negotiations, cost modeling, and risk management

Experience leading or mentoring teams

Proficiency in enterprise resource planning/materials resource planning systems (JDE, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/analytics (BI tools a plus)

Solid understanding of logistics, fulfillment, and landed cost

Association for Supply Chain Management Certified in Planning and Inventory Management/ Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS CPIM / CSCP)

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Proven experience managing complex, multi-channel categories, including:

Battery or regulated product categories.

Physical demands: talking, hearing, sitting, walking, reaching, etc.

Mental Demands: Comprehend and follow instructions, perform assigned tasks, maintain an appropriate work pace, perform complex or varied tasks, relate to others, influence people, make decisions, direct, control, plan, interact with public or coworkers in written form, communicate orally, etc.

Environmental demands: This job operates in a professional office environment as well as remote. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous material when in our warehouse facilities.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $118,505 and $150,949 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.

Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.

Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.

Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55427

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SRSOU004155

Job Benefits

Not specified