• Develops and executes strategic sourcing initiatives and category plans aligned with company objectives • Leads sourcing activities for raw materials and external suppliers in support of the New Product Development (NPD) process, partnering with Engineering and Sales • Manages assigned sourcing projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of materials and supplier deliverables • Negotiates with suppliers on pricing, quality, delivery, specifications, lead times, and minimum order quantities to improve overall value • Builds, maintains, and strengthens long-term relationships with key suppliers • Negotiates and manages supplier contracts to protect company requirements and maximize commercial benefit • Identifies, evaluates, and implements new suppliers to generate cost savings and improve supply resilience • Maintains working knowledge of raw material procurement requirements across all manufacturing plants • Leads or supports supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements • Assists the VP of Supply Chain with ad-hoc and formalized sourcing, cost-reduction, and supply chain improvement projects • Collaborates with Purchasing Managers to analyze raw materials and finished goods in support of inventory optimization, improved turns, and cash flow management • Maintains knowledge of all applicable contracts, major site service agreements, systems contracts, and major leases • Interprets and applies applicable quality standards and customer-specific requirements related to supply chain processes • Maintains awareness of regional supplier markets, cost drivers, and market influences • Understands product plans, product life cycles, and their impact on sourcing strategies • Evaluates sourcing projects using appropriate purchasing and financial concepts • Analyzes market conditions, capacity, and delivery trends to assess current and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports • Performs all duties in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.