Sourcing Manager at Roxtec Inc

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Supplier Development, Leadership, Project Management, Process Management, Costing, Negotiation, Communication, Cost Modeling, Market Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, Interpretation Of Drawings, ERP Systems, Analytical Tools

Industry

Rubber Products Manufacturing

Description

Description Roxtec is growing! We're hiring a Sourcing Manager to lead and build strategic supplier partnerships. Job Summary The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing, evaluating, and managing a competitive and reliable supplier base to support operational, quality, and strategic business goals. This role manages a team of costing specialists and strategic purchasers. They lead sourcing initiatives including regional supplier development, supplier qualification, costing, negotiations, and supplier performance management. The Sourcing Manager works cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Design and Finance teams to ensure a robust, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain. The position reports to the Operations Manager. Essential Job Functions Identify, evaluate, and qualify new regional suppliers to support capacity, cost, and risk-mitigation objectives Lead supplier onboarding processes, including capability assessments, audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments Collaborate with the Quality team to drive quality and technical capability alignment Plan and conduct supplier audits focused on safety, quality, service, cost, capacity and compliance Maintain and improve supplier scorecards, tracking performance in quality, delivery, cost, communication responsiveness, and continuous improvement Hold regular review meetings with suppliers to drive corrective actions and performance improvement Develop and implement dual-sourcing strategies to reduce supply-chain risk and continuity of supply Analyze cost structures, market trends and supply risks to guide decisions on supplier selection and long-term sourcing strategy while executing cost-saving opportunities Manage the Sourcing team of costing specialists and strategic purchasers Lead negotiations on pricing, lead times, terms & conditions, NDAs and annual price-list updates Support annual planning through forecasting and cost-saving initiatives Coordinate escalations, and support efforts to improve lead-time performance and resolve supplier nonconformance Participate in new product introduction projects to ensure suppliers meet design, quality, and timing requirements. Track, analyze, and report key sourcing metrics, including cost savings, lead-time reductions, supplier risk, and sourcing activity Maintain accurate records of supplier information, agreements, performance data, and sourcing documentation Other job duties as assigned Requirements Demonstrates knowledge in the management of suppliers and supplier development Excellent leadership, project, and process management skills & experience Ability to lead and coach an effective Sourcing team Requires excellent communication and negotiation skills both verbal and written Analytical with deep understanding of cost modeling, market analysis, and supply-chain risks Solution oriented with a high focus on continual improvement Capable of making independent decisions and working with minimal supervision while maintaining a sense of urgency and personal responsibility to support our customers Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes Proficient with ERP systems and analytical tools, including Excel Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing, vendor management, or closely related field Physical Requirements Required to wear PPE as needed in production areas Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary): Physical Abilities Stand - Frequently Walk - Frequently Sit - Continuously Climb – Occasionally Crawl - N/A Squat, bend, or Kneel - Occasionally Fine Manipulation - Occasionally Reach Outward or above shoulders - Occasionally Lift/Carry/Push/pull up to 20 lbs – Occasionally Travel by car, air, rail or other means of public transportation - Occasionally N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Manager is tasked with developing, evaluating, and managing a reliable supplier base to meet operational and strategic goals, while leading sourcing initiatives like supplier development, qualification, costing, and performance management. This role involves managing a team of costing specialists and strategic purchasers, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure a cost-effective and sustainable supply chain.