Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Summary

Job Description

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and execute multi-year strategic sourcing plans for assigned spend categories.

• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost savings opportunities, discover and recruit new suppliers, and extract innovative ideas from the supply base.

• Lead competitive sourcing processes including RFPs, supplier negotiations, award decision making, contracting, and purchasing.

Supplier Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance metrics.

• Negotiate pricing, service levels, and contract terms with key vendors.

• Ensure supplier performance aligns with company expectations for quality, service, and cost.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Operations, Fleet, IT, Finance, HR, and Legal to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies.

• Quarterback our Joint RFP teams to led cross-functional decision making and spend implementation.

• Support company-wide procurement initiatives and policy development.

Procurement Operations & Governance

• Ensure sourcing activities align with procurement policies and compliance requirements.

• Utilize procurement analytics and reporting tools to monitor category performance and savings.

• Support implementation of Source-to-Pay processes and procurement technology.

Required Qualifications:

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

• 6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management.

• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills.

• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP.

• Experience in waste management, logistics, utilities, manufacturing, or industrial services industries.

• Experience working in enterprise procurement or strategic sourcing organizations.

Salary: $120,000-160,000

Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401K

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Career plan

• Recognition programs

• Professional development learning

• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran