Position Overview
The Sourcing Manager, Indirect Sourcing Supply Chain will lead pivotal initiatives to evaluate, source, and recommend a future-state warehouse and distribution network. This role is responsible for developing and driving the sourcing strategy, leading a competitive RFP process, evaluating third-party logistics (3PL) and warehousing partners, conducting commercial negotiations, and delivering executive recommendations.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, logistics operations, and supply chain optimization in NA and EMEA. They will partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and external logistics providers to balance service, cost, capacity, risk, scalability, and business growth objectives.
This position is onsite 3 days per week at our Seattle headquarters office.
What You'll Do
Strategic Sourcing & Network Strategy
- Develop and implement warehouse network sourcing strategies aligned with growth, service, cost, capacity, and risk objectives.
- Lead sourcing initiatives to optimize warehouse footprint, geographic coverage, and long-term network needs.
- Drive supplier diversification, business allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
RFP Leadership & Supplier Selection
- Lead end-to-end warehouse and 3PL RFPs, from supplier identification through selection and onboarding.
- Evaluate providers across operational capabilities, financial health, technology, scalability, and overall fit.
- Develop data-driven, executive-ready supplier recommendations.
Commercial Negotiation & Cost Management
- Develop total-cost-of-ownership, should-cost, and scenario-based financial models.
- Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and pricing reviews with logistics partners.
- Find opportunities to improve cost, service, efficiency, and scalability in partnership with Finance and key partners.
Supplier Performance & Governance
- Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics across cost, service, quality, capacity, technology, and innovation.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and establish governance and service-level expectations.
- Assess continuous improvement capabilities and find areas to strengthen supplier performance.
Capacity Planning, Risk Management & Supply Assurance
- Assess current and future warehouse capacity needs against business forecasts and growth plans.
- Evaluate provider scalability, peak-season readiness, business continuity, and operational resilience.
- Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation and contingency strategies.
Logistics Partner Strategy & Innovation
- Evaluate provider technology, automation, reporting, and visibility capabilities.
- Identify innovative logistics solutions that improve service, efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
- Partner with strategic providers to drive continuous improvement and support long-term business needs.
Process Improvement & Project Leadership
- Develop standardized sourcing methodologies, evaluation tools, and documentation.
- Establish tools to improve transparency and planning for MSA and SOW landmarks and expirations.
- Leverage industry insights and analytics to inform decisions and deliver clear recommendations and executive updates.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or operations.
- Proven experience leading strategic sourcing for $150M+ spend, including complex RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
- Strong expertise in warehousing, distribution, 3PL services, and network strategy across global markets.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to develop cases and executive-level recommendations.
- Effective cross-functional leader with strong project management, negotiation, and partner management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, ERP and sourcing analytics tools; experience with WMS, TMS, FBA, and network design methodologies preferred.
Stanley 1913 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to recruiting@stanley1913.com.
Stanley 1913 is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley 1913, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.