Foxconn Industrial Internet

Designs and manufactures intelligent manufacturing solutions

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen.
Expert negotiation and contract management skills.
Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations.
Strong financial and analytical expertise, including cost modeling, total cost of ownership methodologies, and market analysis.
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
Leadership and team development capabilities.
Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization.
Strong risk management and decision-making skills.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories, such as direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, or raw materials.
Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives.
Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment.
Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage.
Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers.
Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver strong commercial outcomes.
Oversee contract development to ensure alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements.
Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value.
Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks.
Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk.
Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, research and development, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities.
Lead procurement involvement in new product development and capital projects.
Advise stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, capacity, and single-source dependencies.
Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts.
Mentor and develop sourcing specialists and procurement professionals.
Lead cross-functional and global project teams.
Travel 15–20% for supplier engagement and site visits.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks.
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle, and advanced procurement tools.
Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma; Black Belt preferred.
Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives.
An MBA or advanced degree.

Locations: Houston (8718)
Business Units: Central
Job Classification: Exempt

Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing and procurement activities for major construction and capital projects. This role partners with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive bidding, negotiate contracts, and drive cost and value throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong strategic sourcing expertise and hands-on experience supporting construction or capital projects.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Leadership

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate, operational, and manufacturing objectives
Lead strategic planning processes, including demand forecasting, market intelligence, and risk assessment
Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier collaboration, and competitive advantage

Advanced Sourcing & Negotiation

Lead complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives and negotiations with global suppliers
Establish and execute negotiation strategies that deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes
Oversee contract development, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and long-term value
Implement supplier segmentation models and governance frameworks
Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Cost Leadership & Value Engineering

Drive significant cost savings and value creation through advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies
Champion value engineering and demand management initiatives across manufacturing operations
Monitor commodity markets and economic trends to proactively manage cost and risk

Cross-Functional Influence

Partner with senior leaders in operations, engineering, R&D, and finance to align category strategies with business priorities
Lead procurement involvement in new product development (NPD) and capital projects
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier strategies

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity, single-source dependencies)
Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor and develop Sourcing Specialist and procurement professionals
Lead cross-functional and global project teams
Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Annual cost savings and value creation
Supplier performance (quality, delivery, innovation)
Spend under management and contract compliance
Risk reduction and supply continuity metrics
Contribution to new product development and innovation
Team performance and development outcomes

Work Environment

Senior-level role within a fast-paced, global manufacturing organization
Requires strong cross-functional collaboration and executive interaction
Travel required (15–20%) for supplier engagement and site visits

Basic Qualifications

Advanced strategic thinking and business acumen
Expert negotiation and contract management skills
Deep knowledge of manufacturing supply chains and operations
Strong financial and analytical expertise (cost modeling, TCO, market analysis)
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
Leadership and team development capabilities
Ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
Strong risk management and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced procurement tools
Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)
Experience in digital procurement transformation initiatives

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience managing large, complex spend categories (e.g., direct materials, capital equipment, logistics, raw materials)
Demonstrated success delivering significant cost savings and strategic value initiatives

Why Join Us

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
401K with employer contribution.
Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

About the Company

Foxconn Industrial Internet

Designs and manufactures intelligent manufacturing solutions

Foxconn Industrial Internet designs and manufactures technology infrastructure for large tech firms, focusing on intelligent manufacturing and the industrial internet. It combines hardware design and production with software-enabled solutions, including AI and automation platforms like Lighthouse Factory, the FII Cloud (with Tencent Cloud), and Fog Cerebellum, to help clients digitize data and optimize production lines. It differentiates itself through large-scale integration as a design-to-manufacture partner, exclusive assembly of premium Nvidia GB200 AI servers, and a strong push into higher-margin cloud, networking, and industrial AI services backed by Foxconn. Its goal is to move from traditional contract manufacturing to high-value technology services, expanding its AI-server, data-center, EV, and semiconductor test automation businesses with scalable intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Founded: 2015

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