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Utilities Strategic Sourcing Manager

United States, Louisville · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for partnering strategically with Operational and Functional Leaders and vendors to ensure product, service, and cost standards are met, portfolio mix is addressed, contracts are created and executed to meet the scopes identified, and consistent year-over-year improvements are made.

Job Responsibility

  • Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect the continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit the Company
  • Develop category and vendor negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships
  • Implement vendor agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and vendors to reach an agreement on the scope of work, terms, and conditions
  • Responsible for analysis of the spending patterns for quality improvement and savings opportunities through spend categories, and become a subject-matter expert for relevant functions
  • Proactively identify opportunities, create solutions, and execute and lead plans to optimize business performance using vendor resources, RFxs, Master Service Agreements, Pricing Agreements, etc.
  • Collaborate with all business leaders to support Company-wide revenue and expense initiatives that assist communities in meeting and exceeding their NOI goals
  • Provide exceptional service to all customers by providing timely and thoughtful responses to requests, and demonstrate the ability to think from clients’ perspectives
  • May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or any Business related field is required
  • Three (3) or more years of supply chain, purchasing or procurement experience negotiating contracts and supporting strategic business initiatives
  • Familiarity with procurement systems
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully negotiating multi-disciplinary contracts, strategic category management and Company programs/initiatives
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards and Travel Policy

Nice to have

  • Member of the Supply Chain organization(s)
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Strong computer skills including the advanced/expert use of Microsoft

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Comprehensive Health Plans
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Loyalty Rewards Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

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