Senior Sourcing & Supplier Development Leader (Hybrid)

Franklin Electric; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development assistance

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Fort Wayne is seeking an Advanced Sourcing Supplier Development Manager to lead supplier engagement and cost optimization initiatives across product portfolios. This role involves significant collaboration with teams to ensure competitive costs and high-quality supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in supplier development and procurement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supplier development, procurement, or sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of DFM principles and cost reduction strategies.
• Excellent project management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQ processes for new product development.
• Develop cost models to drive competitive cost structures.
• Collaborate with global teams on cost reduction projects.

Skills

Supplier development

Project management

Communication

Cost modeling

DFM principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

Tools

MS Office

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Fort Wayne is seeking an Advanced Sourcing Supplier Development Manager to lead supplier engagement and cost optimization initiatives across product portfolios. This role involves significant collaboration with teams to ensure competitive costs and high-quality supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in supplier development and procurement within a manufacturing environment.