Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Tempe, AZ that is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager responsible for several key areas focused on (1) the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing and category strategies and (2) the successful execution of those strategies to drive greater efficiency, value, and quality across the organization. Responsibilities: Building sustained value-based relationships with stakeholder and suppliers Providing subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and leadership in contract negotiations to achieve defined business objectives Develop, instill and demonstrate sustained performance with performance management/reporting, compliance, issue/escalation management, and continuous improvement routines are critical for success in this role Efficiently save the company money while maintaining an acceptable level of risk and sustaining value-based interdepartmental relationships Skills Bachelor's degree and typically 10 plus years of relevant experience MBA or advanced degree in related discipline preferred Strong leadership, management, planning, organizational, analytical, and continuous improvement skills Management and supervisory skills including team building, influencing, motivating, developing, and managing onsite and offsite staff Provide oversight, coaching and mentoring to other sourcing managers within the organization Interaction with Executive Committee members of the company Experience influencing cross-functional leaders in a large organization, some of whom may have different priorities and goals Proven ability to produce results that impact a broad portfolio of spend or change across the organization Ownership of delegated authority from sourcing leadership team for decision making and/or strategic planning Experience managing a budget, workload, headcount, and team Strong business acumen, ability to provide strategic vision, tactical planning, sound judgment, prudent recommendations, balance risks, solve complex issues, overcome obstacles and challenging circumstances, results oriented, negotiate win-win, and produce positive decisions and outcomes The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."

Created: 2026-03-10