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KPI Solutions · 1 month ago

Manager, Sourcing

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

KPI Solutions is a company focused on procurement and supply chain management, and they are seeking a Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies. This role involves ensuring supplier quality, cost efficiency, and reliability while collaborating with various departments to drive supplier performance and manage risks.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for MHE categories including conveyors, lifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, racking, and related components

Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and compliance requirements

Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements with global and regional suppliers

Partner with engineering and product management to support new product introduction (NPI) and value engineering initiatives

Monitor supplier performance using key metrics (cost, quality, delivery, service, innovation)

Drive cost reduction programs while maintaining high standards for safety, compliance, and sustainability

Develop risk mitigation strategies across the supply base, including dual sourcing and inventory strategies

Lead supplier business reviews and manage long-term supplier relationships

Stay current on MHE market trends, emerging technologies, and commodity pricing

Collaborate with global supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to ensure continuity of supply

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesSupplier evaluationContract negotiationSupplier performance metricsRisk mitigation strategies

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