Associate Manager, Sustaining Sourcing

**Position Summary:**

The Associate Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sustaining sourcing initiatives that drive cost, quality, service, and supply continuity improvements. This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize the supply base, mitigate risk, support new product development, and deliver value aligned with divisional and enterprise objectives.

**What you will do:**

+ Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
+ Lead supplier selection, supply base optimization, and spend analysis initiatives.
+ Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
+ Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to achieve optimal commercial, quality, and service outcomes.
+ Conduct cost analyses, benchmarking, and make-versus-buy evaluations to support so...