Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

PIP Global Safety is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing activities for direct‑material categories across its EMEA manufacturing sites. Reporting to the EMEA Strategic Sourcing Leader, the role combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution to ensure cost competitiveness, supplier performance and uninterrupted supply.

Key responsibilities

• Own assigned direct‑material categories and develop 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 reviews, drive corrective actions and support industrialisation, capacity planning and risk mitigation.
• Partner with plant operations to guarantee supply continuity, support new product introductions and act as escalation point for sourcing‑related issues.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives, track savings, PPV and budget adherence, and monitor commodity trends, market dynamics and geopolitical risks.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes and maintain documentation for sourcing activities.

Required profile

• Senior individual contributor with full category ownership and high cross‑functional exposure.
• Proven experience in strategic and operational sourcing for direct‑material categories within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to influence manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply‑chain teams.
• Experience managing supplier performance, industrialisation projects and risk mitigation.
• Analytical mindset to drive cost‑reduction initiatives and monitor market intelligence.

Required skills