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Stoneridge · 2 days ago

Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager

positionDetroit Metro
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Stoneridge has been a leader in designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for vehicle OEMs since 1965. They are seeking an Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager to bridge Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement, ensuring sourcing decisions support program success and cost targets while leading supplier strategy across critical global commodities.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact to functional teams to ensure technical and commercial requirements are clearly communicated to and from the procurement organization
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
Collaborate with all stakeholders to define and solidify sourcing direction for new supplier innovation and technologies
Partner closely with regional and global engineering and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and business objectives
Lead technical sourcing strategies that integrate engineering, design, and supplier capabilities early in the product lifecycle
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
Deliver regular updates to leadership on sourcing progress, program alignment, and supplier health
Partner with the Procurement team to contribute to commodity strategies, monitor market trends, and proactively adjust sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and cost impact
Conduct global commodity market analysis to identify emerging trends, technologies, and cost drivers within assigned commodities

Qualification

Advanced strategic sourcingSupplier commodity market analysisProject managementAutomotive program lifecycleData analysisCross-functional team leadershipRisk assessmentCost modelingCompetitive benchmarkingDesign-for-manufacturabilityAutomotive standards knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business: Master's preferred
Minimum 7–10+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience or a related role in automotive or diversified manufacturing
Proven success managing global supplier relationships and commodity strategies across multiple regions
Procurement and Supplier involvement experience is required
Technical background required working with the business at all levels
Experience leading or mentoring cross-functional sourcing or technical teams
Required expertise in supplier commodity market analysis, including cost modeling, risk assessment, and competitive benchmarking
Proven experience working closely with engineering and product development teams, influencing design-for-manufacturability and sourcing decisions
Project management experience is vital and necessary
Strong understanding of automotive program lifecycle, and sourcing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge of automotive standards and documentation (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, BOM structures, etc.)
High proficiency with data analysis, cost engineering, and strategic decision-making tools
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

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Stoneridge is a independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems
dateFounded in 1965
location
Novi, Michigan, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.stoneridge.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (11)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1997-10-10IPO

Leadership Team

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James Zizelman
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Matthew Horvath
Chief Financial Officer
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