Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mechanical Drivetrain

CNH Industrial Group; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mechanical Drivetrain in Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid). You will lead negotiations, develop sourcing strategies, and drive supplier performance within a global purchasing team to meet North American objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of purchasing experience, with collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support product launches and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of +8 years of purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, and risk mitigation.
• Translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies that support performance and competitiveness.
• Develop North American and global supply base strategies that achieve best total value across cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and service.
• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure consistent execution of global strategies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mechanical Drivetrain

Requisition ID: 5780

Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States

Category: Purchasing

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Senior Sourcing Specialist is an individual contributor role with primary responsibility for the drivetrain components for North American operations as part of a global purchasing team. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strong organizational and time management capabilities, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with global suppliers and cross functional teams.

The Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead negotiations, support budget and sourcing targets, and achieve Global and North American objectives. The position requires North American execution, requiring strong alignment across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

• Evaluation, selection, and sourcing activities for assigned commodities including Carden Shafts, PTO’s & Clutches across North American operations, while supporting global sourcing initiatives with the global commodity team.
• Support the development and execution of North American and global supply base strategies that achieve best total value across total cost, quality, delivery, lead time, service.
• Lead negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, and risk mitigation.
• Translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies that support performance and long-term competitiveness.
• Use global market intelligence (RM trends, tariffs, FX, capacity constraints) to inform decision making and mitigate risk.
• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure consistent execution of global strategies, while addressing market dynamics and operational requirements.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

• Drive supplier performance with strategic business reviews.
• Own, Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and long-term value creation.
• Drive commercial conflict resolution with suppliers when necessary.
• Lead strategic initiatives across global sourcing, tariff mitigation, and new program launches.

Cross-Functional Collaboration / New Product Sourcing & Support

• Support new product launch initiatives by applying global and regional sourcing strategies, to ensure program objectives in timing, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to understand requirements, budgets, and operational challenges.

Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of +8 years of purchasing experience.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" posterhere . CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional informationhere .

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us [e-mail] .

Build a Career Doing Meaningful Work

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.