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NexTech Solutions · 14 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager

Atlanta, GA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

NexTech Solutions is partnering with a large manufacturing organization to find a Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager. This role is critical for developing category strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization in a complex manufacturing environment.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic category roadmaps, including supplier development and long-term sourcing strategies

Analyze total spend, pricing structures, commercial terms, and market trends to inform sourcing decisions

Lead supplier relationship management efforts, including performance monitoring, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive year-over-year cost reduction through should-cost analysis, process improvements, and innovative sourcing strategies

Manage purchase price variance containment and avoidance while maintaining material availability

Conduct RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs; lead negotiations; evaluate suppliers; and support supplier selection decisions for direct spend categories

Partner closely with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, project management, and field teams

Implement supplier performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to track progress and outcomes

Support the development and execution of commercial agreements in collaboration with legal partners

Lead quarterly business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance, align on corrective actions, and identify joint improvement opportunities

Collaborate with finance teams to track, validate, and report savings initiatives in accordance with established guidelines

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier negotiationsCategory managementTotal cost of ownershipERP platformsAnalytical mindsetInfluenceContinuous improvementCommunication skillsLeadershipCollaborationProject management

Required

Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management within direct spend environments

Strong background in supplier negotiations and contract management in complex, fast-changing markets

Proven expertise in total cost of ownership analysis and data-driven sourcing decisions

Experience working with ERP platforms, sourcing tools, spend analytics, and contract management systems

Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex or ambiguous data into actionable insights

Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and influence across cross-functional teams

Willingness to travel periodically as business needs require

Preferred

Experience in industrial manufacturing, OEM environments, or similarly regulated and engineered industries

Bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain management, or business; advanced degree preferred

Professional certifications in supply chain, procurement, project management, or continuous improvement methodologies

Working knowledge of enterprise procurement and procure-to-pay platforms

Comfort operating in matrixed organizations with competing priorities

Company

NexTech Solutions

NexTech Solutions is a staffing solutions firm that specializes in the placement of contract and permanent employees within the Technology.

Founded in 1999

Germantown, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.nextech-solutions.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Chris Hogue

President

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