StrategicSourcingManager

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager (Indirect) to drive sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value across cost, quality, and supplier performance. In this fully remote role, you will lead end-to-end source-to-contract processes, manage complex spend categories (including but not limited to Operations, Logistics, Corporate Functions), and streamline operations to maximize efficiency. You will play a key role in negotiating favorable agreements, strengthening supplier partnerships, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Beyond category management, you’ll design and implement programs that enhance cross-departmental analytics, enabling smarter business decisions. This role is a prominent component to advancing iHerb’s mission of making health and wellness accessible worldwide. Core working hours are aligned to the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone. Job Expectations: Sourcing Strategy Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories of goods and services. Identify and implement sourcing approaches that deliver value, mitigate risk, and align with business objectives. RFx Management Design and manage RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs using sourcing platforms. Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, facilitate supplier communications, and evaluate proposals with clear, data-driven insights. Negotiations & Contracts Develop negotiation strategies and lead end-to-end negotiation processes. Secure enterprise-wide agreements that optimize total cost of ownership while minimizing financial and operational risk. Draft and negotiate key business terms (SOWs, SLAs, and commercial terms) in collaboration with Legal. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to internal business partners by aligning sourcing strategies with operational needs. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, presenting business cases and cost-benef