Sourcing Manager

job summary:

Shape the future with Our Client, an industry-leading energy innovator! We are seeking a Sourcing Manager for a hybrid role in Michigan with a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of procurement experience to drive strategic purchasing, deliver cost savings, and lead high-impact contracts.

location: Jackson, Michigan job type: Contract salary: $40 - 47 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation strategies, and cost-reduction plans to secure materials and services at optimal total cost of ownership.
• Manage non-strategic procurement by reviewing specifications and scopes of work, administering RFI, RFP, and RFQ packages, and negotiating cost-effective supplier agreements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, supplier quality teams, and legal counsel to negotiate favorable terms, mitigate commercial risk, and coordinate contract amendments.
• Direct the end-to-end contract lifecycle to fully executed status, ensuring strict alignment with commercial guidelines and legal compliance across all transactions for Our Client.
• Support continuous improvement frameworks, performance metrics, and industry innovations to advance procurement best practices and operational efficiency.

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with 2 to 4 years of relevant procurement experience.

Proven track record in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contract creation and negotiation, and evaluating technical drawings or Statements of Work (SOW).

Strong communication, stakeholder influence, and analytical skills, with working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and tools such as SAP, Ariba, ServiceNow, or PowerBI; certifications (CPP, CPSM, CPM, PMP, ITIL) are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.