Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Lead Cost Reductions

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst to lead sourcing for new product development and existing products, guiding category and supplier strategies.

The role focuses on reducing costs, optimizing supplier relationships, and negotiating long-term agreements with global and regional suppliers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, exposure to major commodity areas, and willingness to travel 20–30%.

Qualifications

• Experience driving sourcing strategies for new product development and current products.
• Experience managing multi-million spend and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities and develop supplier strategies for assigned categories.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships.
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements.
• Manage quarterly and annual sourcing plans with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and train junior Sourcing team members.
• Lead supplier selection for Global and Regional strategies for current and new products.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or related

Job description

Not disclosed is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst to lead sourcing for new product development and existing products, guiding category and supplier strategies.

The role focuses on reducing costs, optimizing supplier relationships, and negotiating long-term agreements with global and regional suppliers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, exposure to major commodity areas, and willingness to travel 20–30%.