Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Global Spend & NPD

Forest Recruiting Group aka Affiliated Recruiters Network; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health Insurance

Vision

Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

On-site Fitness Center

On-site Nurse

8% Bonus

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Forest Recruiting Group aka Affiliated Recruiters Network is representing a Milwaukee-area client seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer). The role leads sourcing activities for new product development and current products, and develops supplier strategies for non-globally driven categories.

You will manage $30–$50 million in commodity spend, develop sourcing strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reductions and optimized supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• Exposure to castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• APICS certification would be a plus.
• Open to 20–30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships.
• Manage $30 to $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.
• Lead supplier selection for Global and Regional strategies on current product and NPD.
• Mentor, coach, and train new Sourcing team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management

APICS Certification

Job description

Forest Recruiting Group aka Affiliated Recruiters Network is representing a Milwaukee-area client seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer). The role leads sourcing activities for new product development and current products, and develops supplier strategies for non-globally driven categories.

You will manage $30–$50 million in commodity spend, develop sourcing strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reductions and optimized supplier relationships.