Strategic Procurement Manager

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager based in United States.** This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a fast-growing technology environment focused on expanding high-quality connectivity solutions. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and build scalable procurement processes that support operational growth. The position combines strategic planning, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with supply chain, business, and market teams to optimize purchasing decisions and improve operational efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to supply continuity, cost optimization, and long-term business success. This is an impactful role for a procurement leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and building processes in a dynamic environment ### Accountabilities: As a Strategic Procurement Manager, you will drive end-to-end procurement initiatives, improve sourcing strategies, and ensure suppliers and internal teams are aligned with business objectives. You will help create a structured procurement framework that supports growth, reduces risks, and improves operational performance through data-driven decisions and strong stakeholder partnerships. - Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier onboarding processes, and product prioritization activities. - Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure critical materials, hardware, and resources are sourced efficiently and delivered on schedule. - Build and maintain supplier management frameworks, including dashboards to monitor performance, service levels, exceptions, and improvement opportunities. - Negotiate supplier agreements, manage contracts, and ensure strong vendor relationships aligned with operational goals. - Create and optimize procurement processes, including standard operating procedures that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency. - Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing approaches and contingency planning. - Monitor supplier performance, financial stability, and market conditions to maintain supply continuity. - Partner with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, improve workflows, and support business expansion initiatives. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in strategic procurement, supply chain operations, and vendor management, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex initiatives. You should combine strong analytical skills with practical experience managing sourcing strategies, contracts, and procurement systems. - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and program management. - 8+ years of experience applying supply chain principles, managing vendor negotiations, and overseeing contracts. - 8+ years of experience using procurement and ERP platforms such as SAP or Coupa. - Strong understanding of procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and operational optimization. - Experience developing sourcing strategies, competitive bidding processes, and supplier risk mitigation plans. - Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives without direct authority. - Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use insights to improve procurement decisions. - Experience working with telecommunications inventory or similar technical supply environments is preferred. - Familiarity with SAP MM (Materials Management) is a plus. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple…