Supply Manager, Sourcing, Raw & Direct Materials, Manufacturing

Supply Manager, Sourcing, Raw & Direct Materials, Manufacturing

Denver CO.

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Competitive Salary [about $116K] Bonus, Full & Comprehensive Benefits, World Class Manufacturer

The Category Manager – Direct Materials is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across s operations. This role leads complex, multi‐facility sourcing initiatives; drives supplier performance and capability development; and partners closely with R&D, Product Management, and operations teams to deliver measurable business results.

• Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Performance

• Develop and execute data‐driven sourcing strategies for resale product categories to improve cost structure, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier value.
• Build and maintain robust should‐cost models to guide negotiations, evaluate pricing proposals, and support long‐term cost optimization.
• Deliver year‐over‐year cost savings through structured negotiations, supplier workshops, competitive bidding, value engineering, and supply‐base rationalization.
• Monitor and report category performance using monthly scorecards, KPIs, and executive‐level updates.

Project & Supplier Management

• Lead multi‐functional project teams—spanning R&D, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Quality—to qualify new suppliers, onboard new products, and support product innovation initiatives.
• Drive supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities, improve quality, and ensure long‐term alignment with business objectives.
• Manage contracts across the resale category, ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and timely renewals.
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline supply chain operations and eliminate inefficiencies.

Cross‐Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary commercial interface for internal stakeholders across facilities, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
• Partner with R&D and Product Managers to evaluate alternative materials, support new product development, and enable sustainable sourcing decisions.

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of resale products to facilities by proactively identifying risks, developing contingency plans, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct root‐cause analyses for supply disruptions and lead corrective‐action initiatives in partnership with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or related experience, 3 of which should be experience sourcing with a major organization.
• CPSM certification desirable.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with should‐cost modeling and cost‐analysis techniques.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, working knowledge of contract development, contract law.
• Working knowledge of commodity management principles and e‐sourcing tools.
• Experience with SAP/similar ERP system; proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead cross‐functional projects to successful outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presenting to non‐technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, strategic‐thinking, and problem‐solving abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with openness to feedback, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Experience managing $20M in spend

Contract experience. Sourcing direct materials for a manufacturing company

Candidate Details: 5+ to 7 years' experience

Seniority Level – Associate/Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Screening Questions:

Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

Ideal Candidate: Candidate must come from another manufacturing company where they are sourcing raw or direct materials.

CONTACT/SEND RESUME:

Bill Marek - CEO

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