Senior Sourcing Manager – Americas Operations

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for our Americas Operations Platform. Based in Panama, you will drive sourcing initiatives across multiple categories, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service levels, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance management programs.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, finance, legal, engineering and other stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry risks to inform sourcing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
• Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and risk mitigation initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure procurement policies and contractual obligations are followed.
• Support inventory optimization and supply continuity planning.
• Mentor junior sourcing team members.
• Lead continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, manufacturing or product development.
• Proven experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial and contract management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and data analysis.