Global Sourcing Lead - Trailer Running Gear

Lippert Components, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Resumo da oferta

Lippert Components, Inc. in the Elkhart, IN area is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing and supplier development for trailer running gear and towing products.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing to define requirements and execute sourcing strategies. Travel up to 10% and oversight across domestic and international suppliers; must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years working with trailer components or running gear.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and quality requirements.
• Experience in sourcing, product management or supplier development.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as SME for trailer running gear categories and guide cross-functional teams.
• Identify and qualify domestic and international suppliers for running gear.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet cost, quality, delivery and performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Product Development and Purchasing.
• Lead cost analyses and supplier negotiations to optimize value.
• Support product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Monitor performance, feedback and trends for continuous improvement.
• Assist in introducing new products and expanding the portfolio.
• Travel domestically and globally up to 10% as needed.

Conhecimentos

Trailer running gear

Axles and brakes

Supplier development

Sourcing strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Product requirements

Quality standards

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Associates or Bachelors

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lippert Components, Inc. in the Elkhart, IN area is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing and supplier development for trailer running gear and towing products.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing to define requirements and execute sourcing strategies. Travel up to 10% and oversight across domestic and international suppliers; must be legally authorized to work in the United States.