Strategic Sourcing Manager

Concentric is the first national industrial power services organization delivering forklift and critical power as well as maintenance solutions that ensure uninterrupted, sustainable facility power. The company’s signature solutions, Guaranteed POWER® and Perpetual POWER® are industry firsts, improving reliability, sustainability, and safety to solve the power problem for facility leaders. Concentric helps data centers, distributors, manufacturers, utilities, communications infrastructure and more develop resilience in their power systems while making the energy transition with less risk. With a national network of service professionals, Concentric provides engineering, installation and maintenance/management for power equipment including backup batteries, UPSs, generators, energy storage, micro grids, forklift power, onsite maintenance and more. Learn more at concentricusa.com . Job Summary The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing an organizations’ procurement process to ensure cost efficiency, supplier quality, and long-term value. The role is critical for ensuring that we obtain the best possible value from our suppliers while maintaining high standards of quality and risk management. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Strategic Sourcing Manager must have strong leadership skills and be able to effectively motivate their team to achieve company goals. This position generally reports to the Director of Operations and typically has between 2-5 direct reports. Key Job Responsibilities: • Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with company goals. • Analyze industry trends to ensure the business is positioned for success with products that support key growth initiatives. • Analyze and optimize all stages of the supply chain, from sourcing materials to deliveries. • Collaborate with various departments, including sales, legal, operations, and finance, to ensure robust supply agreements. • Manage inventory levels and implement effective inventory control measures. • Establish supplier grading criteria and audit the supplier to the corresponding criteria on a consistent basis. • Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing. • Implement and maintain supply chain management systems and technologies. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop strategies for continuous improvement. • Lead and mentor a team of supply chain and procurement professionals. • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (ex: conflict material usage). • Develop and implement a proactive vendor relationship management strategy. • Other duties as assigned. Key Performance Measurements: • Cost reduction percentage. • Supplier quality score. • Percentage of spend under management. • Contract compliance rate. • Other key performance indicators as assigned. Benefits At Concentric we believe that Our People are what make us great and help us deliver exceptional customer service We offer industry leading Benefits to include: Competitive pay – Plus incentive opportunities and overtime potential for our hourly employees Full benefits package that starts day one – Includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and disability coverage. 401K with match 8 paid holidays Full-time Employees receive 128 Hours of PTO Annually Training and mentoring – Learn from our experts in the industry. Advancement opportunities. The benefits listed are subject to change at any time. Please speak with an HR Representative for details. In the case of conflict between the information listed and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, MBA preferred. • 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. • Experienced with electrical industry and products. • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful supply chain strategies. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent leadership and team management abilities. • Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems. • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills. • Experience with data analysis and forecasting techniques. • Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supply chain management. • Expertise in Supply Chain IT systems (Supply Chain Management / Manufacturing Resource Planning) a plus. • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to organize his/her own work and work independently, with limited supervision. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft TEAMS platforms. • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs, and across remote offices. • Ability to clearly articulate ideas (both written and verbal) to both internal and external customers and to listen effectively. • Ability to develop and maintain strong workplace relationships with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. • Ability to work collaboratively with other departments toward the greater good of the organization. • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. • Requires up to 50% travel. This job description is subject to change at any time. Physical Demands The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand up to 8 hours; use hands to type, maneuver, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and must maintain a high level of selfawareness about their surroundings due to the high level of high voltage AC/DC power in the work environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed primarily in customer facility locations (which may include high voltage locations), office spaces, hotels, and more. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to heavy requiring hearing protection (customer locations). The Concentric Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.