Sr Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships in Richardson, Texas at Advocare International LP

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Advocare International LP
Richardson, Texas, 75082, United States
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Job Description

The Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and building high-performing partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other critical suppliers to improve service, cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth. The role serves as a senior relationship owner for key manufacturing partners while translating business priorities into sourcing strategies, supplier commitments, and measurable performance improvement.

Job Summary and General Duties:

  • Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company financial and operational goals.
  • Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and value analysis while maintaining quality and service standards.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support supplier performance programs including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews to ensure delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
  • Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier diversification, inventory strategies, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Oversee purchasing operations including purchase order management, contract execution, and ERP system accuracy in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing activities with forecasts, inventory targets, and new product introductions.
  • Support new product development by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and ensuring timely availability of components.
  • Partner with Finance to monitor spending, track cost savings initiatives, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GMP standards while maintaining ethical supplier practices.
  • Support all entities for all duties related to role and as assigned.

Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operations and team performance
  • Ability to develop effective relationships and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives
  • Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required
  • Minimum 7 years of related progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
  • Minimum 3 years of people management experience required
  • Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and tools with advanced analytical and data management capabilities
  • 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environment preferred

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Richardson, Texas, 75082, United States

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