Strategic Sourcing Manager Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Strategic Sourcing Manager TK Elevator Corporation — Atlanta, Georgia, United States What we expect The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U! TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager located in Atlanta, GA. This role is responsible for managing the development and implementation of procurement sourcing strategies end to end which will include: supplier management, supplier investigation and selection, managing cost of operations within a defined category of the supply chain; establishing standard costs; developing and executing cost reduction strategies; analyzing market indices and negotiating pricing based on relevant cost drivers; forecasting cost impacts; managing and leading all commercial negotiations with suppliers; and problem-solving supply issues and recommending actions. Manages and fosters relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure collaborative, actionable interactions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Lead and develop sourcing, category, and procurement strategies for the direct categories focused on mechanical areas, including but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, on-time delivery and quality improvements, supplier performance, and supplier consolidation/rationalization supporting manufacturing and field operations
Understand total spend, pricing structure, commercial terms and trends for raw materials, purchased finished products, and manufactured assemblies with a particular knowledge of market dynamics and supply chain in electronics.
Develop strategic electronics category roadmaps, which include identifying and developing new suppliers for potential savings capture and new product development opportunities.
Monitors overall supplier performance with assigned categories and develops & implements corrective action and recovery plans as required alongside Supplier Quality Engineering.
Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration is required; Master’s/MBA preferred.
10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, and relevant category experience in direct spend, focus on mechanical domains. Ability to interact and negotiate with Key suppliers and internal stakeholders on key contracts and services while negotiating in complex and ever-changing environments.

Certifications:

Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP desired.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio), SAP, Oracle and/or Ariba.
Deep understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement processes and strategies.
Ability to work with ambiguous data and transform it into a clear story used for analysis and decision-making.
Additional information TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461. Contact For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference. Job details
Posting date: 2025/05/01
Experience level: Management
Type of contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work mode: Hybrid
Job field: Production and Manufacturing

Industry:

Engineering & urban mobility
Job number: US_901745_ET_TKELECP12156 Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.