Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Software Placement Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Milwaukee, WI to lead sourcing for new product development and current products within assigned commodities.

You will build category and supplier strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost reduction while mentoring the sourcing team. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and travel up to 20–30%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• Knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Understanding of timelines and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development and current products within an assigned commodity space.
• Develop category, subcategory, and supplier strategies for non-globally managed categories.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships.
• Manage a commodity spend of $30 to $50 million with cross-functional teams.
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements.
• Analyze purchase volumes to drive supplier consolidation and portfolio efficiency.
• Mentor and train new Sourcing team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Negotiation

Communication

Manufacturing

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A major player in the heavy mobile equipment industry, and a growing division of a large, well-established manufacturing organization with thousands of employees worldwide, is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer). This role will lead sourcing activities for new product development and current products within an assigned commodity space, working closely with the Director of Sourcing, and will independently build and drive category, subcategory, and supplier strategies for non-globally managed categories. The organization is known for a strong safety culture, an outstanding growth-focused environment, and leadership that values its people.

What you'll do

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships by leveraging deep sourcing expertise
• Manage a commodity spend of $30 to $50 million, developing sourcing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements
• Analyze purchase volumes within category to drive supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and product portfolio/supplier capability efficiency
• Manage quoting and negotiations
• Lead the supplier selection process for both Global and Regional strategies, covering current products and New Product Development components
• Mentor, coach, and train new Sourcing team members

Required qualifications

• Expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing
• Exposure to commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics
• Working knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of timeline development and cost structures
• BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Open to 20% to 30% travel No visa sponsorship is available for this position

Preferred qualifications

• APICS Certification would be a plus

Why this role

This position offers the chance to lead high-impact sourcing strategies within a growing division of a major heavy mobile equipment organization that values its people, emphasizes safety and individual growth, and offers strong work/life balance along with excellent growth opportunities.