Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - in Chamber

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management for our In Chamber Product Platform processes.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute sourcing plans specific to In Chamber technologies.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and integration.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Streamline and consolidate the supply base while applying best practices.
• Drive productivity improvements that directly support business goals.
• Mentor and guide team members to strengthen supply chain expertise.

This position plays a key role in ensuring a resilient, optimized supply chain that supports the success of our In Chamber operations.

In the role of SR Strategic Sourcing Manager for In Chamber US/Malaysia you will be located at our St Louis, Missouri Manufacturing Center of Excellence/ Advanced Development Center.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understand end to end process of application, material, builds and customer base in order to create opportunity for growing margin on product platform
• Work with cross functional team members to support New Product Development and legacy business
• Pipeline support of value engineering changes for cost/efficiency savings
• Create opportunity through make vs buy reviews
• Identify alternative global suppliers to achieve best landed cost
• Align multiple sight builds with potential dual source and regional support
• Negotiate supply terms to ensure best value for Watlow obtained
• Continuous improvement for aligning best value material offering with quality, lead time and price to ensure maximum sales

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of sourcing or supply chain management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; OEM supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of In Chamber processes (e.g., sterilization chambers, pressure/vacuum systems, thermal processing, or related technologies).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing global suppliers and implementing supply base consolidation strategies.
• Knowledge of quality systems, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to OEM manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and financial skills to evaluate supplier performance, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing teams.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.