Director, Indirect Supply Chain Strategy

Steele Solutions Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Solutions Inc. is seeking a Director of Indirect Sourcing in Milwaukee to lead a team of Commodity Managers, shaping sourcing strategy across Transportation, 3PL, Facilities, MRO, and CAPEX. You will drive synergy savings and partner with multiple functions to deliver value.

The role requires 8-12 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and leadership, and a proven ability to operate in a matrix organization with international supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of sourcing and leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering.
• Experience with 3PL, facilities, and CAPEX.
• Fluency in English; travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Commodity Managers for indirect sourcing.
• Develop and execute indirect category strategies.
• Manage supplier contracts and terms.
• Drive cost savings and TCO improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal.
• Oversee RFIs/RFPs and global/regional sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and risk.
• Standardize specifications and drive process improvements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize spend.
• Foster a high-performing procurement organization.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collab

Data analysis

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Steele Solutions Inc. is seeking a Director of Indirect Sourcing in Milwaukee to lead a team of Commodity Managers, shaping sourcing strategy across Transportation, 3PL, Facilities, MRO, and CAPEX. You will drive synergy savings and partner with multiple functions to deliver value.

The role requires 8-12 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and leadership, and a proven ability to operate in a matrix organization with international supplier relationships.