Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager

Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support bridging the gap between technical functions and the procurement organization. This role is pivotal in aligning procurement and supplier strategies with the needs of Engineering, Sales, and Product Line Management. Ensuring sourcing decisions support programs, cost targets, and launch timelines. You will be responsible for the execution across critical commodities used in automotive systems and components.

Major Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary interface between Sales, Product Line Management, and Engineering, ensuring technical and commercial requirements are clearly communicated to the purchasing organization.
• Participate in program kickoff meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional sourcing councils to align sourcing deliverables and timelines.
• Act as the voice of procurement in product development projects, balancing cost, quality, timing, and risk.
• Bringing all stakeholders together to solidify sourcing direction for new supplier innovation and technologies

New Product Introduction (NPI) / Program Launch Support :

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Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.