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The Strategic Sourcing Manager will oversee supplier relationships and performance management, leading sourcing initiatives to enhance Meteor Education's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the K-12 and post-secondary education market.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, evaluating suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and leading performance improvement initiatives.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel and Tableau, and experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, professional certification in supply chain management, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Location: Remote (USA only)

Compensation: $80000 - $85000 / Annually

JOB TITLE: Strategic Sourcing Manager

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Sourcing

REPORTS TO: Director of Strategic Sourcing

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Remote (USA only)

COMPENSATION: $80K-$85K annually

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, supplier relationships and performance management activities for a key subset of Meteor’s suppliers. Meteor Education, a private equity-backed leader in K-12 and post-secondary learning environments, provides educational furniture, technology, equipment, and design solutions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new sources for key categories and markets, driving improvements in supplier performance, and generating cost savings while supporting our continued business growth. You will collaborate closely with the sales team to identify priority categories, conduct market analysis, and create sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and implementing performance improvement plans to ensure long-term partnerships and operational excellence. Additionally, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Meteor’s supply chain management functions. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sourcing Strategy: Collaborate with the sales team and conduct analysis to identify priority categories, products, and markets to develop sourcing strategies. Define sourcing objectives, identify resources needed, and plan project timelines.
• Sourcing Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet the company's quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and potential new suppliers.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and effective communication. Support negotiation of contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions. Conduct supplier meetings to ensure alignment to strategy and progress with corrective and improvement actions.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and cost metrics. Support escalation of recurring or high impact supplier performance issues. Implement corrective action and improvement plans as needed and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Generate new ideas and identify best practices to support the further development and improvement of Meteor’s strategic sourcing function. Lead and support the implementation of new and improved processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain management role.
• Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or other relevant software.
• Experience in a distribution environment is preferred but not required.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Long Term Disability (Not employer paid)
• 401(k) + matching
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Primary Caregiver Leave (40 hours)
• Employee advocates serving to sustain employee wellness in the workplace