The Strategic Sourcing Manager for ViaPath Technologies will play a crucial role in shaping our procurement strategies to optimize cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and drive operational efficiency. Leveraging expertise in sourcing and procurement, particularly within the telecom and technology sectors, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead initiatives to deliver sustainable value. More specifically, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will must own the full strategic sourcing cycle, including soliciting and evaluating proposals/quotations, selecting the most appropriate supplier based on best value, build and maintain supplier relationships, resolve disputes, and identify and implement improvements. This position reports to the Director of Contracts and Procurement.

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies aimed at driving significant cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through rigorous supplier analysis, negotiation, and contract management processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams in analyzing procurement spend, identifying areas for cost reduction, and implementing strategic initiatives to achieve savings targets.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, and volume discounts.
• Implement robust cost-tracking mechanisms and performance metrics to monitor savings realization and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and procurement needs and requirements to ensure seamless integration with overall company goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify innovative cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, fostering a culture of cost-consciousness, efficiency, and excellence.
• Oversee and execute the entire purchasing lifecycle to include:
  • Maintain supplier database, purchasing records, and related documentation.
  • Solicit suppliers for materials and services through formal RFP/Qs to include competitive and single/sole source acquisitions
  • Receive and evaluate proposals, quotations, and bids for specification compliance, price, delivery commitments and past performance.
  • Select the most appropriate supplier for the designated product, determine availability, perform comparative pricing, negotiate pricing, confirm quality of products, and establish delivery requirements/timelines
  • Lead negotiations with key suppliers resulting in cost reductions, greater on-time delivery, and more efficient stock planning
  • Create and maintain an Item Master List (IML)
• Foster and maintain relationships with suppliers; establishing and monitoring supplier performance metrics; resolving disputes related to product quality, pricing, delivery, and utilization with suppliers.
• Prepare Reports, Participates in Special Projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent years of experience (4) in lieu of degree required.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier optimization efforts.
• Strong project management, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making/analysis skills.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task in a stressful fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines to successful completion.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, follow-up skills, and the ability to communicate issues in a timely manner.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with multiple partners and peers across the organization and productively work through challenges.
• Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve results.
• Must be detail oriented with demonstrated ability for accuracy
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into a coherent plan.
• Must have a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems is essential with a specific focus on purchasing activities, Microsoft D365 experience a plus.