Senior Sourcing Lead – Global Negotiations & Cost Savings

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst to lead sourcing for new product development and current products in assigned commodity space, and develop supplier strategies. You will manage $30–$50M spend, drive cost reductions, negotiate master agreements, and mentor the sourcing team. Travel 20–30% expected. APICS certification is a plus; BS in SCM or Business preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure to castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• Working knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• APICS certification would be a plus.
• BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Open to 20% to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel availability

Education

BS in SCM or Business

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst to lead sourcing for new product development and current products in assigned commodity space, and develop supplier strategies. You will manage $30–$50M spend, drive cost reductions, negotiate master agreements, and mentor the sourcing team. Travel 20–30% expected. APICS certification is a plus; BS in SCM or Business preferred.