Lanco Integrated · 2 months ago
Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expLanco Integrated is a leading manufacturer of custom equipment for production automation, seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to enhance their purchasing team. The role involves developing global sourcing strategies, managing complex product mixes, and fostering supplier relationships to drive cost reduction and innovation.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a global purchasing team of 10 (US and Malaysia), fostering professional growth and accountability
Oversee an annual spend of approximately $15M across a diverse supply base
Manage sourcing for a low volume complex product mix, including both purchased parts/components and custom, made-to-spec parts
Work with the purchasing team to develop a global strategy, enhance processes, build new capabilities, and grow into a world-class sourcing function
Engage directly in the details to fully understand current practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with engineers to evaluate alternative components, suppliers, and sourcing strategies that drive flexibility and cost savings
Take ownership of active inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels while reducing excess
Develop creative and strategic approaches to cost reduction that do not rely on traditional volume discounts
Build strong, long-term supplier relationships and proactively pursue opportunities such as year-end or time-sensitive purchase discounts
Work with suppliers to establish contracts that balance cost, quality, and delivery while creating room for collaboration and future innovation
Monitor supplier KPIs and lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee procurement, logistics, and compliance with international trade regulations
Collaborate across functions - engineering, manufacturing, finance - to align sourcing with company growth goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
7+ years of supply chain leadership experience with a global perspective
Proven record of driving change and delivering results in a low-volume, custom manufacturing setting
Strong ability to balance strategy with detail-oriented execution
Skilled negotiator with experience building creative cost reduction strategies
Experience mentoring and growing teams
Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain analytics
Excellent communicator and collaborator with a growth mindset
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Company paid holidays
ESOP
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Lanco Integrated
Lanco Integrated is an industrial automation company providing automated assembly and test systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bob Kuniega
President & CEO
David Walden
Chief Operating Officer
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