Senior Manager, Strategic Supplier Leader

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Strategic Supplier Leader NAM to drive the commercial and strategic relationship with Contract Manufacturers across North America. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, leading complex negotiations, managing supplier performance, mitigating risk, and ensuring long-term competitiveness within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will serve as a key business partner across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, finance, and executive leadership teams to support growth, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic supplier and sourcing strategies for Contract Manufacturing partners.

• Lead supplier selection processes, including RFQs, commercial evaluations, and business case development.

• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, pricing structures, and long-term contracts.

• Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk management metrics.

• Build executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders.

• Identify and implement productivity initiatives, cost reduction opportunities, and value creation projects.

• Evaluate and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, geopolitical factors, tariffs, and market conditions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product transfers, capacity expansion, and business growth initiatives.

• Monitor supplier financial health, manufacturing capabilities, and overall strategic alignment.

• Lead contract governance and ensure compliance with commercial agreements.

• Support long-term network optimization, nearshoring, and supplier development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Contract Manufacturing, or related functions.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives involving significant spend.

• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships at a regional or global level.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate pricing, contracts, and business terms.

• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers.

• Strong understanding of total cost of ownership, supply chain economics, and cost modeling.

• Advanced English communication skills.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across a matrixed global organization.

• Willingness to travel up to 25–30%.

Preferred

• MBA or Master's degree.

• Experience within electronics, industrial, automotive, medical device, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of USMCA, international trade, and tariff management.

• Experience supporting nearshoring or manufacturing footprint strategies.

• Additional language skills such as Spanish or Mandarin.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven leader who combines strong procurement expertise with exceptional relationship management skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging with executive-level stakeholders, leading complex negotiations, influencing business decisions, and driving long-term supplier partnerships that create sustainable value. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping supplier strategy across North America while contributing directly to business growth, resilience, and operational excellence.

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role with visibility and the opportunity to shape global supply chain strategy

• Lead sustainability initiatives and drive meaningful change across the supplier network

• Collaborative, innovative culture that values expertise and invests in your growth

• Access to development programs, mentorship, and global career opportunities

• Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today!

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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