Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing Manager

Go Maverick Group has a client who for more than 80 years, has been a trusted American manufacturer of battery connection solutions serving mission-critical industries where reliability matters most. Their products support commercial vehicles, construction equipment, industrial operations, material handling, agriculture, defense, marine, and other specialty applications across North America. Today, they are entering an exciting new chapter. Under new private ownership, they are investing in growth, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions to expand their market leadership and strengthen their manufacturing capabilities. As they scale, they are looking for a Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing Manager who can help build a stronger, more resilient supply chain while creating long-term value for the business. This is an opportunity to move beyond transactional purchasing and play a meaningful role in supplier strategy, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational performance. If you enjoy solving complex sourcing challenges, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving measurable business impact, we would love to talk with you. **Position Summary** The Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead procurement, supplier management, and sourcing strategy across their manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain while developing strong supplier relationships and supporting company growth initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee sourcing activities for direct materials, components, packaging, and indirect spend while collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Product Development. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to influence business performance through supplier strategy, inventory optimization, sourcing initiatives, and proactive risk management. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing procurement experience with a strategic mindset, analytical rigor, and a hands-on approach to execution. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships** - Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key direct materials including copper, lead, connectors, terminals, lugs, packaging, and other critical components. - Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, service levels, and supply continuity. - Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and service agreements. - Build strong supplier partnerships while conducting ongoing performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and value. - Implement dual-source and alternate-source strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce risk. - Monitor commodity markets and industry trends, providing leadership with insights regarding pricing exposure and sourcing opportunities. **Procurement Operations & Inventory Support** - Own the end-to-end purchasing process, including purchase order creation, order management, supplier communications, expediting, and receipt coordination. - Partner with Operations and Planning teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production requirements. - Resolve supplier issues involving deliveries, quality concerns, invoicing discrepancies, and service performance. - Maintain and improve procurement processes, policies, and approval workflows. - Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to manage procurement activities, monitor spend and improve decision-making. **Supply Chain Risk & Business Continuity** - Identify and proactively address supply chain risks related to supplier capacity, logistics, geopolitical events, and market conditions. - Support supplier qualification efforts aligned with defense and government contract requirements, including BAA and DFARS considerations. - Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on supplier corrective actions, qualification processes, a…