Senior Sourcing Manager

Chicago, IL, 60626

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Type: Direct Placement

Reference ID: 31877141

Date Posted: 02/21/2026



Apply now: Senior Sourcing Manager, location is Hybrid . The start date is March (preferred) for this Perm position.

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Manager
Location-Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite/week)
Start Date Is: March (preferred)
Duration: Perm
Compensation Range: $120-150k

Job Description:
Lead and execute sourcing strategy for capital equipment and maintenance/MROC categories, owning supplier selection, negotiations, and lifecycle cost optimization in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end sourcing for capital equipment (fabrication, machining, testing, automation) and facility/infrastructure upgrades

  • Lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses

  • Negotiate contracts, SLAs, warranties, and commercial terms to reduce risk and improve value

  • Build and manage supplier relationships; drive performance metrics (uptime, responsiveness, cost control)

  • Partner with Engineering/Operations/Finance to align sourcing plans to CapEx budgets and ROI targets

  • Monitor market trends and identify alternate sources to maintain competitiveness

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, safety/regulatory requirements, and audit documentation

  • Track contract compliance and support ongoing supplier governance

Requirements:

  • Must-Haves:

    • 5 years of sourcing/procurement experience (with 2 years in capital equipment and/or maintenance/MRO/MROC)

    • Industrial/manufacturing background with strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., fabrication/machining)

    • Experience sourcing capital equipment (machines, automation, infrastructure) and complex services/contracts

    • Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence cross-functional partners

    • Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related (engineering strongly preferred)

    • Hands-on, proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and drives work to completion

  • Nice-to-Haves:

    • Experience with supplier relationship management / SRM / SIM tools

    • PMP certification (helpful, not required)

    • MBA or advanced degree

    • Certifications: CPSM/CSM/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma

    • Reliability engineering, PM/TPM exposure

    • Industry experience in: power/grid/electrical infrastructure, industrial automation, heavy equipment, process manufacturing, aerospace/defense, large food/pharma manufacturing

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