Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Lead - Mechanical Components

ManpowerGroup; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for mechanical components to lead sourcing strategy for fabricated and machined parts, evaluating supplier capabilities, negotiating contracts, and driving cost improvements to support a major North American expansion.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain to build a robust supplier network, manage a $75M annual spend, and shape capacity, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Supplier Development, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing fabricated, machined, stamped, forged, or engineered mechanical components.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes, supplier operations, and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality systems, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, development, and rationalization initiatives.
• Negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, and pricing strategies.
• Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities across the supply base.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Analyze supplier operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, capacity, and responsiveness.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives and performance reviews.
• Support long-term supplier capability planning and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, production constraints, and cost drivers.
• Utilize process mapping, value stream analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to support decision-making.
• Assess supplier capacity and scalability to support future business requirements.
• Support new product introductions and supplier readiness activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Help resolve supplier-related challenges affecting production, quality, and delivery performance.
• Influence strategic decisions and drive alignment across stakeholders throughout the organization.

Job description

ManpowerGroup in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for mechanical components to lead sourcing strategy for fabricated and machined parts, evaluating supplier capabilities, negotiating contracts, and driving cost improvements to support a major North American expansion.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain to build a robust supplier network, manage a $75M annual spend, and shape capacity, quality, and