Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Strategic Sourcing Manager.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
The Strategic Sourcing Managerwill develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure long-term supply continuity of equipment for the US Consulting Segment. This role will work closely with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms and develop cost optimization strategies with operational leaders in the segment to ensure efficient utilization of owned equipment and optimal pricing for all rental equipment. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will work cross functionally with operations, business strategy, and resource management to support business continuity.
This position may be based remotely within the U.S. with a preference for proximity to a Montrose office location.
Equipment & Procurement Operations:
Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining cost control and quality standards.
Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to support operational needs.
Develop a deep understanding of relevant equipment technologies to scope out best use cases, business case, and eventual purchase
Track changes in suppliers within core markets
Lead the Equipment & Procurement Operations team
Identify potential supply risks that could affect project delivery
Establish standards and metrics for measuring supplier performance
Organize and direct sourcing activities for value, quality, inventory, and delivery
Analyze data to develop capacity planning strategies, balancing long-term business needs with supply and demand forecasting, while effectively utilizing internal tools and company resource planning systems.
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, equipment management, procurement, or supply chain
Proven success managing vendor networks or equipment logistics.
Strong understanding of compliance, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
Experience in consulting or high-growth environments preferred.
Proficiency with supply chain systems and data analytics tools.
Strategic thinker with a strong operational mindset and execution focus.
Collaborative with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented and organized with a commitment to process excellence.
Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Values-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and efficient workplace
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $100K to $130K,commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
Work environment and physical demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Frequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of time
Ability to drive non-commercial vehicles
Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration
Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120
Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134
Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response
Often work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration
Encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment
May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level
May work on land, sea or air
May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and
Frequent, extended travel
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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