Foxconn

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Foxconn  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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


The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing high-value and complex spend categories, developing long-term sourcing strategies, and leading enterprise-wide initiatives that drive cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in shaping procurement strategies that support manufacturing excellence and business growth.

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.
Foxconn

About Foxconn

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (2317: Taiwan) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies. By capitalizing on its expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, IoT, Big Data, AI, Smart Networks, and Robotics / Automation, the Group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies –AI, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: Consumer Products, Enterprise Products, Computing Products and Components and Others. In 2021, Hon Hai's annual revenue reached NT$5.99 trillion.

The company has established R&D and manufacturing centers in other markets around the world including China, India, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Czech Republic, U.S. and more. With a focus on research and development, the company owns more than 54,253 patents. In addition to maximizing value-creation for customers who include many of the world’s leading technology companies, Foxconn is also dedicated to championing environmental sustainability in the manufacturing process and serving as a best-practices model for global enterprises.

The company has received widespread international accolades and recognition since its establishment. The company ranked 22nd on the Fortune Global 500 rankings in 2021 and 25th in the Top 100 Digital Companies in the Forbes ranking of the World’s Best Employers in 2019. Moreover, on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2021 rankings, the company ranked 1st in Taiwan. Foxconn is also the only Taiwanese ​private company awarded for 5 consecutive years of Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators (2018 - 2022).

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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Website
foxconn.com
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