Strategic Sourcing Manager

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​ Scope of Position The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing activities for the Haws site, driving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, supply continuity, innovation, and business results. This role partners cross-functionally to develop and execute sourcing strategies, deliver productivity initiatives, support new product development, and manage global supplier relationships. As part of the Front-of-Wall Sourcing organization, the position collaborates with other site sourcing teams to align strategies, optimize the supply base, and execute cross-business initiatives. This role is onsite and based in Sparks, Nevada. This role has no direct reports.    Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while leading commercial negotiations, supplier contracts and driving supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness. Lead sourcing projects including supplier transitions, resourcing initiatives, risk mitigation activities, and implementation of strategic sourcing opportunities. Evaluate and execute global and low-cost-country sourcing opportunities consistent with business requirements and total cost objectives. Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and cost modeling to support sourcing decisions and business planning. Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to support sourcing initiatives, new product introductions, and business objectives through influence and collaboration. Use digital procurement tools, spend analytics, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate to improve sourcing effectiveness and decision quality. Establish sourcing performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational and financial performance.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supplier development, engineering, or supply chain experience within manufacturing, industrial, or engineered product environments. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, delivering productivity, cost reduction, supplier development, value engineering, design-to-cost, and new product introduction initiatives. Experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies and supplier management initiatives. Strong supplier negotiation and commercial leadership skills. Experience supporting global sourcing and low-cost-country sourcing initiatives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and safety requirements.

MBA or master’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. CPSM, CPM, APICS, or equivalent professional certification. General Applicable Company Competencies Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.