Global Strategic Sourcing Leader

Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across a global supplier network. You will drive cost improvements, build strong supplier partnerships, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product introductions and growth.

The role demands a strategic thinker with 10+ years in sourcing and supplier management within manufacturing, plus proven leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier quality, or supply chain leadership roles.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading supplier development and cost reduction initiatives.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, supplier audits, and quality systems.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers across key commodity categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, contract management, and cost benchmarking activities.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and scorecards focused on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Build strong supplier relationships that support long-term business success.
• Develop dual-source and risk-mitigation strategies for critical commodities.
• Deliver annual cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Lead localization initiatives that reduce lead times, lower costs, and improve supply chain resilience.
• Collaborate with Engineering on value analysis/value engineering opportunities.
• Utilize should-cost methodologies and market intelligence to identify savings opportunities.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and quality system assessments.
• Lead supplier performance improvement plans and root cause investigations.
• Establish continuous improvement roadmaps with key suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing, localization, and supplier development projects.
• Ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions and production launches.
• Track project milestones, risks, and performance metrics.
• Communicate project status and results to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Partner with Operations and Planning teams to address supplier-related challenges.
• Support material availability and risk mitigation efforts.
• Participate in S&OP and operational planning activities to ensure supply alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier development

Supplier quality

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives across a global supplier network. You will drive cost improvements, build strong supplier partnerships, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product introductions and growth.

The role demands a strategic thinker with 10+ years in sourcing and supplier management within manufacturing, plus proven leadership and