Regional Sourcing Manager

Company

Sagan Recruitment (Client: U.S.-Based Waste & Recycling Services Company)

Salary / Compensation

• Up to $3,200 USD/month (based on experience)

Overview / Job Description

A U.S.-based waste and recycling services company, represented by Sagan Recruitment, is seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to oversee vendor partnerships, strategic sourcing, and procurement operations across its vendor network. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, this role is responsible for strengthening vendor relationships, improving supplier performance, negotiating favorable pricing, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and procurement, with strong relationship-building, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with vendors to meet customer needs
• Procure new services and reprocure existing services aligned with business objectives
• Support Sales and Account Management teams with sourcing and procurement activities
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the waste and recycling industry
• Develop sourcing strategies that improve operational efficiency and cost savings

Vendor Management & Performance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners
• Monitor vendor performance using balanced scorecard metrics
• Negotiate pricing, service quality, and contractual improvements
• Encourage vendor adoption of company programs and technology initiatives
• Allocate customer locations to vendors based on performance data
• Drive continuous vendor performance improvement

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Make data-driven sourcing and vendor allocation decisions
• Gather, analyze, and communicate procurement and supply chain performance metrics
• Report financial benefits generated through sourcing initiatives
• Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor performance reports

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and support team members
• Train, coach, and develop employees when required
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and internal stakeholders
• Perform additional sourcing and procurement duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university (required)
• High School Diploma (required)
• 5+ years of experience in vendor management or strategic sourcing
• Proven track record of improving vendor performance
• Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement initiatives
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and procurement expertise
• Vendor relationship management
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with executive-level stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
• High level of professionalism and discretion

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
• Data analysis and reporting
• Virtual collaboration platforms

Technical Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Minimum 2 GHz processor
• Minimum 4 GB RAM
• Minimum 40 GB free hard drive space
• Standard HDMI output
• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Quiet, distraction-free home office

Candidate Profile

You SHOULD Apply If

• You have significant experience in strategic sourcing and procurement
• You excel at building long-term vendor partnerships
• You are skilled at negotiating pricing and improving supplier performance
• You enjoy using data to guide sourcing decisions
• You have leadership or supervisory experience
• You thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
• You are proactive, organized, and results-driven
• You can manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously

You Should NOT Apply If

• You have little experience in procurement or vendor management
• You are uncomfortable negotiating with suppliers
• You struggle managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• You lack experience working independently in a remote environment
• You are unfamiliar with Microsoft Office and procurement reporting
• You are not based in Latin America (LATAM)

Other Information

Work Schedule

• Full-time remote position
• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Work Environment

• Remote home office
• Extended computer usage
• Frequent virtual meetings and collaboration
• Reliable internet and professional workspace required

Resume Submission Guidelines

• Resume must be submitted in text-based PDF format only
• Do not submit scanned PDFs, image files (JPG/PNG), or Word documents (DOC/DOCX)
• Resume and introductory video must be submitted in English

Additional Benefits / Highlights

• Fully remote independent contractor opportunity
• Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a major U.S. organization
• High-impact vendor relationship management role
• Leadership and supervisory responsibilities
• Exposure to procurement strategy, supply chain optimization, and vendor performance management
• Collaborative international work environment through Sagan Recruitment