Stoneridge · 4 months ago
Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager
Novi, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expStoneridge is a company that designs and manufactures advanced technologies for vehicle OEMs. They are seeking an experienced Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager to align procurement strategies with business needs and oversee sourcing decisions for automotive systems and components.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact to functional teams to ensure technical and commercial requirements are clearly communicated to the procurement organization and vice versa
Participate in program kickoff meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional sourcing councils to align sourcing deliverables and timelines
Act as the voice of procurement in product development projects, balancing cost, quality, timing, and risk
Bringing all stakeholders together to solidify sourcing direction for new supplier innovation and technologies
Integrate with cross functional team members to manage early supplier involvement, DFM/A reviews, and tooling readiness
Own the sourcing plan from concept through SOP (start of production), ensuring supplier readiness and timing for ramp-up
Support program cost tracking, BOM reviews, and post-SOP cost reductions
Deliver regular updates to leadership on sourcing progress, program alignment, and supplier health
Working with Procurement team; contribute to commodity strategies and monitor commodity market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to minimize and reduce impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 6–8 years of advanced strategic sourcing experience or a related role in automotive or diversified manufacturing
Procurement and Supplier involvement experience is required
Technical background highly preferred working with the business at all levels line
Project management experience is vital and necessary
Strong understanding of automotive program lifecycle, and sourcing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of automotive standards and documentation (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, BOM structures, etc.)
High proficiency with data analysis and cost engineering
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across engineering, commercial, and operational teams
Proven ability to manage complexity, navigate ambiguity, and influence cross-functional decision-making
High degree of ownership, accountability, and execution focus
Company
Stoneridge
Stoneridge is a independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems
5001-10000 employees
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Leadership Team
James Zizelman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
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