Strategic Sourcing Manager (M/F/X)

About the role

PIP Global Safety, a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) with a 40-year history and a recent expansion through acquisitions of brands such as North, Howard Leight, Miller and Fibre-Metal, is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager (M/F/X) on a permanent, full-time basis in Casablanca. The role executes strategic and operational sourcing for assigned direct-material categories across the EMEA region, reporting to the EMEA Strategic Sourcing Leader. It is a senior individual contributor position with full category ownership and close work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities

• Own assigned direct-material categories for EMEA manufacturing sites, run RFQs, supplier evaluations, cost modelling and negotiations, and support decisions on localization, dual sourcing and footprint optimisation
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, run regular supplier reviews, support industrialisation and capacity planning, and collaborate with Quality and Engineering on qualification and audits
• Support plant operations for supply continuity, help with new product introductions and resourcing, and act as escalation point for sourcing-related supply or cost issues
• Drive cost reduction (CE/VE, should-cost, negotiations, productivity), track savings, PPV and budget adherence, and monitor commodity trends and geopolitical risks
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards, manage contracts and pricing agreements, and keep ERP data accurate

Required profile

• Master's degree in Procurement or Purchasing with at least 4 years of experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment
• Strong exposure to direct materials and industrial supply chains
• Proven track record in supplier development, risk mitigation and productivity delivery
• Fluent in English and French; ability to travel within the region as required
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement is a plus

Required skills

• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems (e.g. SAP)
• Strong financial and cost-analysis capabilities
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills