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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when your duties involve analyzing procurement processes and advising on sourcing strategy. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment with a limited annual allocation.
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At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives.
About This Role
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing and procurement process, which includes managing supplier relationships across multiple regions. This role involves strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global supply chain management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work with diverse suppliers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing:
- Partner with a range of stakeholders including engineering, finance, manufacturing, and others to develop and implement global procurement strategies that meet organizational objectives.
- Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to proactively identify risk mitigation opportunities while reducing total acquisition cost.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance with contractual agreements, and resolve any issues related to component quality.
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Lead strategic negotiations, including term sheets, procurement agreements, statements of work, and others.
-
Procurement Operations:
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process including requisition, order placement, and delivery tracking.
- Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing processes.
-
Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
-
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and present procurement reports, metrics, and analysis to senior management.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field or 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in global procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Master's degree or MBA in business, operations, supply chain management, or related field.
- Experience driving process improvements.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations and compliance.
BRINC Culture Values
- Try the hard stuff
- Be innovative - Invent the future
- Move fast
- Listen to end-users
- Strive for excellence
- Don’t build a dystopia
- Be frugal
- Save lives through technology
If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!
BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.
Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
- 401K plan
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
- Flexible work environment
- Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
- Free parking (Seattle office)
- Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
About BRINC
At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives.
About This Role
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing and procurement process, which includes managing supplier relationships across multiple regions. This role involves strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global supply chain management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work with diverse suppliers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing:
- Partner with a range of stakeholders including engineering, finance, manufacturing, and others to develop and implement global procurement strategies that meet organizational objectives.
- Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to proactively identify risk mitigation opportunities while reducing total acquisition cost.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance with contractual agreements, and resolve any issues related to component quality.
-
Lead strategic negotiations, including term sheets, procurement agreements, statements of work, and others.
-
Procurement Operations:
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process including requisition, order placement, and delivery tracking.
- Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing processes.
-
Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
-
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and present procurement reports, metrics, and analysis to senior management.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field or 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in global procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Master's degree or MBA in business, operations, supply chain management, or related field.
- Experience driving process improvements.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations and compliance.
BRINC Culture Values
- Try the hard stuff
- Be innovative - Invent the future
- Move fast
- Listen to end-users
- Strive for excellence
- Don’t build a dystopia
- Be frugal
- Save lives through technology
If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!
BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.
Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
- 401K plan
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
- Flexible work environment
- Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
- Free parking (Seattle office)
- Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Frame your credentials around advisory work
TN classification for this role depends on demonstrating consulting-style duties, not just operational management. Gather documentation that shows you analyze sourcing strategies and advise decision-makers, not only execute purchase orders.
Verify your degree field matches sourcing work
CBP officers scrutinize degree relevance for Management Consultant TN applications. A degree in supply chain, business administration, or engineering typically aligns; a degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed explanation letter connecting your credentials to strategic sourcing work.
Target employers with active procurement transformation mandates
Companies undergoing ERP migrations, supplier consolidations, or nearshoring initiatives need strategic sourcing leadership now and are likelier to pursue TN sponsorship quickly. Filter your search by organizations that have publicly announced supply chain restructuring.
Search for TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Not every employer advertising this role understands TN eligibility or has sponsored it before. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers already familiar with TN sponsorship so you can focus outreach where an offer is genuinely actionable.
Prepare a precise offer letter before the border or consulate
Your offer letter must specify that the role involves providing management consulting services on sourcing strategy, not just a job title. Vague language like 'manage procurement' has led to CBP refusals; the letter should describe advisory deliverables and who you report findings to.
Understand Mexico's annual TN cap before timing your application
Mexican nationals are subject to a 5,500 annual TN cap. If you're applying later in the fiscal year, confirm allocation availability with your employer's counsel before accepting an offer, since cap exhaustion affects your start date.
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Find Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager JobsSenior Strategic Sourcing Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on your actual duties, not just your title. TN status applies under the Management Consultant category, which requires that your role involves providing advisory or analytical services on sourcing strategy to organizational decision-makers. If your position is primarily operational, purchasing-execution work, CBP may not approve the TN classification.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so if you qualify and have an offer, you can start work far faster than the H-1B process allows. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a petition and lottery selection that can take over a year. The tradeoff is that TN is status-based and tied to USMCA eligibility, while H-1B has a broader occupational scope.
Where can I find Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with TN sponsorship experience so you're not cold-educating hiring managers on USMCA eligibility mid-interview. Focusing your applications on employers already familiar with TN sponsorship significantly shortens the path from offer to work authorization.
What documents do I need to bring to the port of entry as a Canadian applicant?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a signed offer letter describing your strategic sourcing advisory duties, evidence of your qualifying degree (transcripts or the diploma itself), and any professional credentials relevant to the role. If your degree field is not an obvious match, include a letter from your employer or a credentials evaluator explaining the connection to supply chain consulting work.
Can I change employers while on TN status in a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role?
Yes, but your TN authorization is employer-specific. You cannot simply transfer it. To work for a new employer, you need a new TN application, either at the border for Canadians or through a consular appointment for Mexican nationals. Coordinate your start date carefully, since you cannot work for the new employer until the new TN is approved.
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