Online Sourcing Manager

Kick off something exciting. Here, you’ll shape how we find, vet, and grow suppliers across the globe—fully remote, fully supported, and focused on real outcomes. It’s a chance to modernize sourcing, reduce spend, and build partnerships that last.

Why this role matters

Digital commerce moves fast. Prices swing. Lead times change overnight. Stakeholders need answers you’ll provide with calm, data‑driven judgment. This Online Sourcing Manager role ties together strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and spend analytics so you’re not just placing orders—you’re steering the strategy.

We care about impact. When a smart e‑sourcing strategy trims total cost of ownership or improves on‑time delivery, teams feel it right away. And yes, we’re serious about results and relationships. The two go together.

What you’ll own day to day

Let’s keep it simple—clear responsibilities, fewer roadblocks, better results.

• Lead competitive events (RFQ/RFP) using e‑sourcing platforms; align specs, run clean auctions, and keep stakeholders looped in without noise. (e‑sourcing, RFQ/RFP)
• Build category strategies for priority spend—market research, supplier scouting, and benchmarks that actually drive decisions. (category management, market intelligence)
• Negotiate contracts that hold up under stress—commercials, SLAs, and risk controls that protect the business. (contract negotiation, supply risk)
• Track supplier performance with plain‑English KPIs: on‑time delivery, quality, and cost savings. Share dashboards people actually read. (supplier performance, KPIs)
• Partner with finance and ops so procure‑to‑pay flows smoothly in the ERP; no mystery delays, no duplicate POs. (ERP, procure‑to‑pay)
• Keep compliance tight—ethical sourcing, data integrity, and a healthy vendor master. (compliance, vendor management)

A quick story from the team

Last quarter, a preferred supplier signaled a 9% price hike on a critical component. Not great. Instead of pushing back blindly, we pulled market intel and a real‑time commodity index. Leo set up a rapid RFP with three alternates, kept engineering in the loop, and found a qualified second source within 72 hours. Net result? A 3.4% decrease versus prior pricing and two months of buffer stock to steady the ramp. Small win? Sure. But those compound. That’s the work—steady, practical, and grounded in data.

Wondering how your day might look?

Morning standup. Fifteen minutes, max. A quick scan of supplier updates and an at‑a‑glance dashboard. A call with a new prospect in Eastern Europe. A budget check with finance. After lunch, you run an e‑auction, message engineering about a spec tweak, then close out a contract redline with legal. A few Slack pings, two Loom recaps, and you’re done. Clear. Focused. No busywork.

Remote work can feel lonely sometimes. Here, we’ve got weekly team huddles, async updates, and open calendar blocks for help sessions. We’ll celebrate small wins on Fridays—like Maya finally getting a stubborn supplier to agree to two‑bin Kanban, or a 2‑day lead‑time gain on a tough lane. Real people. Real work. Nice momentum.

Your first 90 days

Day 1–30: Get oriented, meet key stakeholders, and map top spend categories. You’ll review the current supplier base, read through the last two quarters of sourcing events, and validate the KPI dashboard. Quick wins first—renewals, low‑risk consolidations, and easy cost savings.

Day 31–60: Draft two category strategies with data‑backed business cases. Spin up an RFQ/RFP, set clear selection criteria, and baseline supplier performance. If something feels off, say it. We’re big on candor.

Day 61–90: Negotiate contracts, build a quarterly sourcing roadmap, and publish a one‑page playbook for stakeholders: how to request sourcing support, what good intake looks like, and how fast we move. By now, you’ve got traction—and people are asking for your help earlier in the cycle. That’s the goal.

What great looks like

• Savings that stick, not savings that vanish in month three. (cost savings, total cost of ownership)
• Two qualified suppliers for each critical category—resilient, not brittle. (dual sourcing, supply risk mitigation)
• Clean, searchable docs and dashboards so leaders act fast. (spend visibility, analytics)
• Shorter cycle times from request to PO because bottlenecks are gone. (process optimization, procure‑to‑pay)
• Suppliers who feel like partners and perform like pros. (supplier relationship management, performance improvement)

Skills that help you thrive

• 5–8 years in sourcing or procurement with strong online sourcing chops; you know how to run a crisp event and read a messy quote. (strategic sourcing, e‑procurement)
• Strong negotiation instincts, cool under pressure, and a feel for win‑win. (contract negotiation, commercial terms)
• Comfort with data—pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and quick trend lines. You’ll keep it simple but sharp. (spend analysis, data visualization)
• Clear communication. Short notes. Straight talk. People understand you’re on their side. (stakeholder management, change management)
• A bias for action. You see a blocker, you’ll move it. (continuous improvement, process excellence)

Tools, data, and workflows you’ll touch

We’re tool‑agnostic, but experience with any of these helps:

• E‑sourcing suites (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer) for RFQ/RFP and auctions.
• ERP platforms (Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) to keep P2P clean.
• Contract repositories and CLM tools for versions and obligations.
• BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) for spend visibility.
• Shared playbooks in Notion/Confluence so you’ve got one source of truth.

How we work together (and stay human)

Let’s be real—remote isn’t just pajamas and productivity hacks. Sometimes it’s juggling time zones, a Wi‑Fi blip, or a tough negotiation at 7 a.m. Honestly, it’s okay. We’re people first.

• Weekly team huddles so you’re never guessing priorities.
• Async updates with short Looms; meetings only when they help.
• Pair‑sourcing sessions when you’re stuck; no heroics required.
• A friendly #help‑desk Slack channel—ask anything. We’ll jump in.

We try to remove friction. Clear templates. One‑page briefs. Fast decisions. Because momentum feels good, right?

Values that guide our sourcing

• Transparency beats theatrics—share the data, make the call. (data‑driven sourcing)
• Integrity matters—ethical sourcing, fair competition, and clean audits. (ethical sourcing, audit readiness)
• Long‑term value over short‑term wins—TCO, quality, and continuity. (total cost of ownership, continuity of supply)
• Inclusion counts—expand the net with supplier diversity where it makes sense. (supplier diversity)

Possible career path

Own bigger categories. Lead a small team of sourcing analysts. Shape the enterprise sourcing roadmap across regions. If you’re happiest solving hard, messy business problems with practical tools and a calm voice, you’ll feel at home here. Growth isn’t a slogan—it’s the next project.

Compensation & logistics

• Base salary: $116,500 per year.
• Remote‑first. Set up your workspace the way you’ll do your best work.
• Reasonable hours. Real flexibility. Deliver outcomes, not theatrics.

If you like clarity, ownership, and the satisfaction of a clean, data‑backed win, this is your arena.

Ready to hit the ground running?

Here, you’ll dive into meaningful work from week one and move the needle where it counts—cost, quality, resilience. We’ll back you with modern tools, candid feedback, and a team that sweats the details. Ever felt stuck in a slow, tangled process? So have we. Let’s build something faster, friendlier, and smarter—together.