Sr. Professional Supply Management

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Sr Professional Supply Management to lead indirect sourcing, contracting, and procurement strategies across multiple indirect categories. You will own category strategies and align with business goals while driving value through supplier partnerships.

This full-time role requires at least 5 years of sourcing and category management experience, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence across

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in sourcing and category management.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage SOWs to cost targets.
• Experience with global supplier markets and cross-functional governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category plans and global sourcing strategies.
• Align procurement goals with business objectives and stakeholders.
• Negotiate complex contracts and SOWs with legal/compliance teams.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, savings, and total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier relationship management and business reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Auto req ID: 62687
Title: Sr. Professional Supply Management
Job Function: Materials and Procurement
Location: JUNEAU
Workplace Category: Onsite
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Sr Professional Supply Management.

Job Summary

This position will lead and support Indirect sourcing, contracting, and procurement strategies across multiple Indirect categories. This role will own the development of category strategies that translate business priorities, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and enterprise value opportunities into actionable procurement plans.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of category plans and global sourcing strategies leveraging industry trends, market insights, spend analytics, and stakeholder priorities. Develop multi-year category roadmaps, including supplier segmentation, demand-management opportunities, standardization, rationalization, and preferred-supplier strategies.
• Align procurement goals with business objectives and operational needs. Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders by challenging demand, shaping requirements, and translating business strategies into category strategies.
• Establish category governance routines, including stakeholder alignment forums, category reviews, pipeline management, benefits tracking, and compliance with preferred supplier and buying-channel strategies.

Cost & Performance Management

• Ensure cost-effective buying channels & strategies are in place for assigned spend categories
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and value delivery. Measure total cost of ownership, cost avoidance, risk reduction, working capital impact, service quality, supplier innovation, and contract compliance.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial metrics for assigned categories.

Risk Management

• Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans. Monitor supplier market conditions, inflationary pressures, capacity constraints, geopolitical risk, business continuity exposure, and other external factors that may impact category strategies.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and applicable regulatory standards
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and applicable trade regulations

Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and award recommendations. Use market intelligence, benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and supplier capability assessments to inform sourcing strategies and negotiation plans.
• Negotiate complex contracts and statements of work (SOW) in collaboration with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to company policies.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with service providers
• Lead business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance, service levels, and align future goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities. Build supplier governance models that drive accountability, innovation, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and measurable value beyond price.

Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build & maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to proactively identify needs, resolve issues, and improve service levels. Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment of category strategies, preferred suppliers, and procurement policy.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align supplier capabilities with business needs and strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) and the supply base.

Process Improvement

• Own indirect procurement processes and implement best practices. Leverage spend analytics, supplier performance data, and contract data to identify opportunities, manage category pipelines, and validate value delivery.
• Benchmark supplier performance against industry standards and drive improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and service enhancement through supplier collaboration.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Sourcing and category management experience with demonstrated ownership of category strategies, supplier market analysis, stakeholder governance, demand management, and value creation.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring alignment with service level agreements and cost targets
• Track record of identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities and broader value levers, including cost avoidance, total cost of ownership improvement, risk mitigation, supplier innovation, and working capital improvement.
• Exposure to a global supply base

Skills

• Works independently, requiring guidance only on the most complex situations. Able to lead enterprise initiatives and influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range: $83,400 - $129,400

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)