Strategic Sourcing Manager – EMEA (Casablanca)

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing activities for direct‑material categories across EMEA manufacturing sites of a global PPE leader. Reporting to the EMEA Strategic Sourcing Leader, the role is responsible for cost competitiveness, supplier performance and supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Own assigned direct‑material categories for EMEA manufacturing sites and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, cost modelling and negotiations, supporting decisions on localisation, dual‑sourcing and footprint optimisation.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular performance reviews, drive corrective actions, and support industrialisation, capacity planning and risk mitigation.
• Partner with plant operations, engineering and quality teams to ensure supply continuity, cost stability and successful new‑product introductions.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives, track savings, PPV and budget adherence, and monitor commodity trends and geopolitical risks.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing governance and internal policies.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement for direct‑material categories in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and managing supplier performance across multiple sites.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to develop cost models and evaluate market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work cross‑functionally with engineering, quality and supply‑chain teams.

Required skills

• Category management
• Supplier evaluation and qualification
• Cost modelling and negotiation
• Risk mitigation and capacity planning