Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Summary

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Not specifiedOverviewA major player in the heavy mobile equipment industry, and a growing division of a large, well-established manufacturing organization with thousands of employees worldwide, is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer). This role will lead sourcing activities for new product development and current products within an assigned commodity space, working closely with the Director of Sourcing, and will independently build and drive category, subcategory, and supplier strategies for non-globally managed categories. The organization is known for a strong safety culture, an outstanding growth-focused environment, and leadership that values its people.What you'll doDrive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships by leveraging deep sourcing expertiseManage a commodity spend of $30 to $50 million, developing sourcing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teamsLead negotiations and execute master supplier agreementsAnalyze purchase volumes within category to drive supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and product portfolio/supplier capability efficiencyManage quoting and negotiationsLead the supplier selection process for both Global and Regional strategies, covering current products and New Product Development componentsMentor, coach, and train new Sourcing team membersRequired qualificationsExpertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management5+ years' experience in manufacturingExposure to commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plasticsWorking knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologiesStrong communication and negotiation skillsUnderstanding of timeline development and cost structuresBS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experienceOpen to 20% to 30% travel No visa sponsorship is available for this positionPreferred qualificationsAPICS Certification would be a plusWhy this roleThis position offers the chance to lead high-impact sourcing strategies within a growing division of a major heavy mobile equipment organization that values its people, emphasizes safety and individual growth, and offers strong work/life balance along with excellent growth opportunities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Not specifiedOverviewA major player in the heavy mobile equipment industry, and a growing division of a large, well-established manufacturing organization with thousands of employees worldwide, is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer). This role will lead sourcing activities for new product development and current products within an assigned commodity space, working closely with the Director of Sourcing, and will independently build and drive category, subcategory, and supplier strategies for non-globally managed categories. The organization is known for a strong safety culture, an outstanding growth-focused environment, and leadership that values its people.What you'll doDrive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships by leveraging deep sourcing expertiseManage a commodity spend of $30 to $50 million, developing sourcing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teamsLead negotiations and execute master supplier agreementsAnalyze purchase volumes within category to drive supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and product portfolio/supplier capability efficiencyManage quoting and negotiationsLead the supplier selection process for both Global and Regional strategies, covering current products and New Product Development componentsMentor, coach, and train new Sourcing team membersRequired qualificationsExpertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management5+ years' experience in manufacturingExposure to commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plasticsWorking knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologiesStrong communication and negotiation skillsUnderstanding of timeline development and cost structuresBS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experienceOpen to 20% to 30% travel No visa sponsorship is available for this positionPreferred qualificationsAPICS Certification would be a plusWhy this roleThis position offers the chance to lead high-impact sourcing strategies within a growing division of a major heavy mobile equipment organization that values its people, emphasizes safety and individual growth, and offers strong work/life balance along with excellent growth opportunities.#J-18808-Ljbffr