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Watlow · 10 hours ago

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - in Chamber

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing innovative thermal products and systems. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing strategies and supplier management for the In Chamber Product Platform, ensuring a resilient and optimized supply chain.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing plans specific to In Chamber technologies

Manage supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and integration

Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency

Streamline and consolidate the supply base while applying best practices

Drive productivity improvements that directly support business goals

Mentor and guide team members to strengthen supply chain expertise

Understand end to end process of application, material, builds and customer base in order to create opportunity for growing margin on product platform

Work with cross functional team members to support New Product Development and legacy business

Pipeline support of value engineering changes for cost/efficiency savings

Create opportunity through make vs buy reviews

Identify alternative global suppliers to achieve best landed cost

Align multiple sight builds with potential dual source and regional support

Negotiate supply terms to ensure best value for Watlow obtained

Continuous improvement for aligning best value material offering with quality, lead time and price to ensure maximum sales

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier qualificationContract negotiationsChamber processesGlobal supplier managementSupply base consolidationAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills