Strategic Sourcing Manager

Step into a pivotal role with Suterra, where you'll be a driving force behind our sourcing and procurement activities. As Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll:Develop and Implement Sourcing Initiatives: design and execute comprehensive sourcing approaches to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance in alignment with our strategic sourcing and product development goals.Supplier Identification and Evaluation: identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to enhance our supply base and support our innovation-driven approach.Lead RFQs/RFPs: manage the creation and execution of Requests for Quotation and Proposal, ensuring alignment with our innovation and operational requirements.Contract Negotiation and Management: negotiate and finalize supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and successful onboarding of new suppliers.Cross-functional Collaboration: build strong partnerships with Engineering, Product Development, Operations, and Finance to drive optimal supply cost and performance.Build Key Supplier Relationships: develop and maintain suppliers relationships ensuring effective communication to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities.Supply Market Research: conduct research into industry trends, pricing and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions.Position GrowthGlobal Collaboration: work closely with teams and suppliers in the US, EU and Asia, broadening your professional network and experience.International Travel: visit global suppliers to assess their capabilities and ensure they meet our high standards.  Travel requirements vary through the year with many months requiring no travel and a few requiring multiple trips in a month.Become a Portfolio Project Owner: develop project management skills and business awareness, contributing to portfolio projects first as a sourcing workstream leader, opening up project owner opportunities.Career Development: this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career with a leading global company creating products, which make people healthier, while enjoying life in the beautiful surroundings of Bend.