Direct Materials Sourcing Strategist — Global Impact

Land Vehicles Americas; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401(k) with company match

PTO

Company holidays + 2 floating holidays

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement

Employee discounts on products

Opportunities to make an impact

Job summary

Dometic Land Vehicles Americas in Elkhart, IN seeks a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Direct Material to lead supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization for direct materials across metals, plastics, electronics, and contract manufacturing. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, technology, and cost targets are met and managed.

The role requires 8–10 years in sourcing, strong analytical skills, and travel up to 30% within the US with some international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8-10 years in Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement.
• Proven experience in sourcing different direct material components (metals, plastic, raw-material, rubber, electronics, traded products) and contract manufacturing.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Excel BI (pivot table, formulas, reports), Word, Power Point, Power BI, and AI utilization.
• High mobility, 30% traveling within US to Dometic locations or suppliers; travel overseas 1–2 weeks up to twice a year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies for direct materials across metals, plastics, raw materials, rubber, electronics and contract manufacturing.
• Scout and develop domestic and global sources with Best Cost Country Sourcing focus to maximize Total Landed Cost.
• Evaluate make-vs-buy scenarios and explore non-traditional sources for cost optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers on day-to-day supply issues, quality, launches, changes, transfers, and capacity planning.
• Negotiate contracts and drive YOY cost reductions using VA/VE, should-cost analyses, and cost breakdowns.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Project management

Financial analysis

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel BI

Power BI

Word

PowerPoint

AI utilization

Job description

Dometic Land Vehicles Americas in Elkhart, IN seeks a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Direct Material to lead supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization for direct materials across metals, plastics, electronics, and contract manufacturing. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, technology, and cost targets are met and managed.

The role requires 8–10 years in sourcing, strong analytical skills, and travel up to 30% within the US with some international