Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mechanical Drivetrain

CNH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and

Job summary

CNH Industrial in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for drivetrain components in North America as part of a global procurement team. You will negotiate terms, support budgets and sourcing targets, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align requirements with global strategies.

A Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years purchasing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field required.
• 8+ years purchasing experience required.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection for North American operations.
• Drive supplier performance, partnerships, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Program Management to meet program objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Education

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

Job description

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we break 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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” poster here. 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 information here.

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 at [e-mail].