Senior Sourcing Analyst — Lead Cost & Supplier Strategy

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, familiarity with master supplier agreements and cost structures, and is open to 20–30% travel. APICS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure to commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• Working Knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Understand timeline development and cost structures.
• BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Open to 20% to 30% travel.
• APICS Certification would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships.
• Manage $30 to $50 million commodity spend, develop sourcing strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements.
• Analyze purchase volumes to drive supplier consolidation and cost reductions.
• Manage quoting and negotiations.
• Lead supplier selection for Global and Regional strategies for current products and New Product Development components.
• Mentor, coach, and train new Sourcing team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Cost structures

Timeline development

Open to travel

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management

BS in Business Administration

APICS certification (plus)

Job description

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, familiarity with master supplier agreements and cost structures, and is open to 20–30% travel. APICS certification is a plus.