Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst — Lead Cost Reductions

Strategic Recruiting Resources; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits & 401K match

8% bonus level

Flexible hours (Thu/Fri)

Job summary

Strategic Recruiting Resources seeks a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst for a Milwaukee-area client in heavy mobile equipment. You will lead sourcing for new product development and current products, and independently develop category/subcategory and supplier strategies.

You will manage $30–$50 million commodity spend, lead negotiations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong communication and 5+ years manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure to castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• Knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Understand timeline development and cost structures.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships using deep sourcing expertise.
• Manage $30–$50 million commodity spend; develop sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements.
• Analyze category 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 and train new Sourcing team members.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Management

Manufacturing Experience

Negotiation Skills

Timeline & Cost Analysis

Supplier Relationships

Travel Willingness

Education

BS in SCM or Business Administration

APICS Certification preferred

Job description

Strategic Recruiting Resources seeks a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst for a Milwaukee-area client in heavy mobile equipment. You will lead sourcing for new product development and current products, and independently develop category/subcategory and supplier strategies.

You will manage $30–$50 million commodity spend, lead negotiations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong communication and 5+ years manufacturing experience are required.