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Global Procurement and Sourcing Manager
Global Procurement and Sourcing ManagerLead Staffing • Louisville, KY, US
Global Procurement and Sourcing Manager

Global Procurement and Sourcing Manager

Lead Staffing • Louisville, KY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Global Procurement and Sourcing Manager

Full-Time -Supply Chain & Procurement / Purchasing

Our client is not just another company — they’re builders, innovators, and doers crafting something big from the ground up. If you thrive on challenge, move fast, and love turning ideas into action, this is your kind of opportunity.

They’re creating a world-class supply chain from scratch, and we need bold, entrepreneurial minds to help us do it. As our Global Sourcing Engineer / Manager, you’ll be a key player in shaping how we grow — leading sourcing for new product development, finding the right partners, solving complex puzzles, and designing systems that scale as we do.

What You’ll Do

  • Build it from the ground up : Design and implement supplier networks, logistics strategies, and sourcing systems that set the foundation for long-term success.
  • Strategize globally : Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials, components, equipment, and manufacturing services across regions.
  • Find the best of the best : Identify, evaluate, and qualify North American suppliers based on quality, capacity, cost, and sustainability.
  • Collaborate across teams : Partner with Global Category Managers, engineers, and production leads to align supplier capabilities with our technical goals.
  • Negotiate like a pro : Secure long-term agreements that drive value, reduce risk, and keep production flowing smoothly.
  • Drive continuous improvement : Manage supplier performance and lead cost-optimization and value-engineering initiatives.
  • Think fast, move faster : Pilot new sourcing ideas, pivot quickly when needed, and create scalable systems that grow with the business.
  • Stay ahead of the curve : Keep an eye on global market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks — and act before they become problems.

What You’ll Bring

  • A BA degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Finance (Master’s is a plus).
  • 7+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management — with 4+ years in manufacturing or engineered products.
  • A solid grasp of manufacturing processes, materials (metals, plastics, electronics, etc.), and production equipment.
  • Experience using ERP / MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, etc.).
  • Exceptional negotiation, contract management, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (20–40%) to build and maintain key supplier relationships.

    • Who You Are

  • Bold & Action-Oriented : You don’t wait for direction — you create it.
  • A Builder : You’ve built supply chains, systems, or processes from the ground up.
  • Comfortable with Chaos : Ambiguity energizes you — it’s your creative fuel.
  • Collaborative & Persuasive : You’re a relationship builder who thrives in cross-functional teamwork.
  • North America Savvy : You know the regional manufacturing and sourcing landscape inside out.

    • Bonus Points

  • Experience scaling supply chains or sourcing systems from startup to enterprise level.
  • Proven success sourcing for new product development with North American suppliers.
  • Professional certifications like CPM or CSCP.

    • What We Offer

    Salary Range : $90K–$100K DOE

    Final Note

    If this role lights a fire in you but you don’t tick every single box, please still apply! We value drive, creativity, and diverse experience over perfection on paper

    LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

    LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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