POSITION PURPOSE

The Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for components and materials used in BAC’s manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and ensuring continuity of supply. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of managing complex supplier relationships in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key categories (examples including sheet metal, motors, fans, and structural components)
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to align sourcing decisions with product specifications and performance standards.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with domestic content regulations and sustainability goals.
• Support new product development by sourcing prototype and production materials.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and contracts in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Participate in supplier audits and site visits to assess capabilities and compliance.
• Assist with annual cost planning development
• Conduct spend analysis and cost auditing to ensure adherence to pricing agreements
• Document process improvements resulting from root cause analysis

• Perform other duties as assigned by Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager.

NATURE & SCOPE

The position is an important member of the Corporate Supply Chain Department. The Sourcing Manager reports to the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager. As a procurement professional, expertise may be requested to participate on local or regional project teams. The expectation is to operate as an influencer and technical/subject matter expert.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• APICS certification (CSCP/CPIM) a plus
• 5–10 years of experience in sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with fellow employees. Ability to communicate to supervisors, co-workers, and customers with written memos or emails that are professional, concise and clearly understood.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC suppliers, co-workers, and management. The ability to share information verbally that is clearly understood and technically accurate.
• Competent in working with ERP systems to source information and update data (SAP knowledge a plus).
• Knowledgeable of the procurement process as it relates to cost management, request for quotes, vendor negotiations and total cost analysis.
• Strong competency with Root Cause Analysis techniques such as 5Y and Fish Bone analysis
• Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and work on multiple projects
• Ability to travel for supplier audits and industry events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The position is predominantly an office function and has exposures consistent with an office role with extended periods seated, standing, walking, and entering information on a computer. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 25% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel up to 10% of the time.

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