Senior Sourcing Manager (Chicago)

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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

Benefits Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).