Leads strategic sourcing and procurement for construction, capital, and manufacturing projects. Develops category strategies, manages competitive bidding, negotiates supplier contracts, drives cost savings, oversees supplier performance, mitigates supply chain risks, and supports new product development. Partners with engineering, operations, finance, and senior leadership while mentoring procurement professionals and leading global project teams. Requires 15–20% travel for supplier engagement and site visits.
Locations: Houston (8718)
Business Units: Central
Job Classification: Exempt
Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing and procurement activities for major construction and capital projects. This role partners with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive bidding, negotiate contracts, and drive cost and value throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong strategic sourcing expertise and hands-on experience supporting construction or capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Leadership
Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
Cost Leadership & Value Engineering
Cross-Functional Influence
Risk Management & Compliance
Team Leadership & Development
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Work Environment
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Business Units: Central
Job Classification: Exempt
Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing and procurement activities for major construction and capital projects. This role partners with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive bidding, negotiate contracts, and drive cost and value throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong strategic sourcing expertise and hands-on experience supporting construction or capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Leadership
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives
- Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment
- Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage
Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation
- Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers
- Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes
- Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value
- Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks
- Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Cost Leadership & Value Engineering
- Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
- Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations
- Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk
Cross-Functional Influence
- Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities
- Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single-source dependencies)
- Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
- Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialist and procurement professionals
- Lead cross-functional and global project teams
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Annual cost savings and value creation
- Supplier performance (quality, delivery, innovation)
- Spend under management and contract compliance
- Risk reduction and supply continuity metrics
- Contribution to new product development and innovation
- Team performance and development outcomes
Work Environment
- Senior-level role within a fast-paced, global manufacturing organization
- Requires strong cross-functional collaboration and executive interaction
- Travel required (15–20%) for supplier engagement and site visits
- Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen
- Expert negotiation and contract management skills
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations
- Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis)
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Leadership and team development capabilities
- Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
- Strong risk management and decision-making skills
- Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools
- Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
- Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories (e.g., direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, raw materials)
- Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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