Sr Sourcing Manager – Twin Cities, MN

Sr Sourcing Manager

COMPANY PROFILE:

The company is a global manufacturer of specialized equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense, and apply a wide range of liquid, powder, and other materials.

Its technology supports numerous everyday products and industrial processes. Equipment is used in applications such as food and beverage production, automotive manufacturing, construction, electronics, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and general industrial manufacturing.

The organization is known for engineering-focused solutions, product reliability, and equipment designed to perform in demanding manufacturing environments.

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• $200,000 +
• Bonus
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Accidental Injury Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, PTO, Wellness Program, Access to Legal Services, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Programs and much more!

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Lead and develop a team of 4–6 Commodity Managers, providing direction on sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and category priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies by evaluating supplier capabilities, production capacity, market conditions, material availability, and potential supply constraints.
• Analyze supplier bids and competitive proposals, assessing pricing, quality, availability, manufacturing costs, and overall value to support sound purchasing decisions.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and other internal teams on new product development and supplier qualification, including supplier visits, audits, and capability assessments.
• Drive initiatives to reduce material costs and lead times while improving inventory turns, supply continuity, and overall procurement performance.
• Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, material developments, and supplier activity to identify risks and opportunities that may impact the business.
• Oversee purchasing requirements, including purchase order activity and appropriate order quantities based on established planning and replenishment methods.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the supply base, improve supplier performance, and support long-term sourcing and operational objectives.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience managing suppliers and resolving complex cost, quality, delivery, and supply issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data and make sound business decisions.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of purchasing processes, materials, and production requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Supply chain or procurement certifications, such as CPSM or CSCP, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings are a plus; occasional travel may be required.

Contact:

Craig Libis

(605) 428-6150

[email protected]