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Drive Impact.\nAre you an experienced Strategic Sourcing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering sourcing strategies that create measurable business value?\nWe are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a team of sourcing professionals while driving category strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, supplier performance, and long-term business growth.\nThis is an opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping sourcing strategy, developing team capability, and partnering with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.\n\nWhat You'll Be Responsible For\nStrategic Sourcing Leadership\nDevelop and execute sourcing and category strategies aligned to business objectives.\nDrive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk.\nLead supplier selection, negotiations, performance reviews, and strategic partnerships.\nIdentify 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