Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Components

manpowe; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client is a global manufacturer of industrial automation, motion control, robotics, power management, and advanced manufacturing technologies. As they expand in North America, they seek a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Components to strengthen and scale a critical supplier network supporting future growth and innovation.

The role offers exposure to engineering, operations, quality, product management, and supply chain leadership, with accountability for approximately

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or 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.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Development

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related

Tools

SAP

ERP

Ariba

Job description

ManpowerGroup's client is a global manufacturer of industrial automation, motion control, robotics, power management, and advanced manufacturing technologies. As they expand in North America, they seek a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Components to strengthen and scale a critical supplier network supporting future growth and innovation.

The role offers exposure to engineering, operations, quality, product management, and supply chain leadership, with accountability for approximately