Sourcing Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing efforts in support of engineering and R&D initiatives. This role is critical in bridging the gap between product design and supply chain strategy, ensuring that sourcing decisions align with long-term business goals and innovation pipelines.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement of working onsite at our Mentor, OH facility 3 days/week. This role requires up to 25% travel both domestic and internationally.

What You'll do as a Sourcing Manager

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership:
  Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies that support new product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with engineering and R&D objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and core sourcing teams in a matrixed organization to influence design decisions and integrate supply chain considerations early in the product lifecycle. Manage sourcing actions throughout the NPD process, such as supplier identification, quoting, supplier selection, PPAP and launch schedules.
• Supplier Engagement & Innovation:
  Leverage technical and manufacturing expertise to propose innovative solutions and technologies from the supply base during the design phase of projects.
• Prototype & Supplier Strategy:
  Define and manage the strategy for prototype supplier selection, ensuring a clear path to transition into the strategic supply base for production.
• Risk Management:
  Identify and communicate sourcing risks across the organization, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Process Development:
  Build and implement sourcing processes and frameworks, driving structure and repeatability in NPD sourcing activities.
• Negotiation & Cost Management:
  Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms, balancing cost, quality, and innovation. Ensure alignment with broader sourcing strategies.
• Application of Core Strategies:
  Translate core sourcing strategies into actionable plans within NPD projects, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on new product development.
• Proven success in a matrixed organization with cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred

• Experience with global sourcing and supplier development.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in medical manufacturing.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Other

• Strong influencing skills and ability to drive change across diverse teams.
• Technical, hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and implement innovative sourcing solutions.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to develop and implement processes from the ground up.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits.
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.

STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. 

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