Strategic Global Sourcing Manager | Supplier Excellence

KHS; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays per year

401K with Company Match

Job summary

KHS in the United States is seeking a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier management and sourcing initiatives for our global manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and drive supplier performance to ensure reliable, cost-effective materials.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and scorecards, and travel domestically and internationally to optimize the supplier base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, procurement, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and managing commercial agreements.
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple commodities or product categories.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management, KPIs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers in a global manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience conducting supplier business reviews, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a quarterly basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives, supply continuity, quality requirements, and cost targets.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and development activities across assigned commodities and categories.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, commercial terms, and long-term agreements to achieve cost savings and operational objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for strategic suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, including cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and implement corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and After-Sales teams to support new product introductions, product changes, and operational requirements.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry conditions to mitigate supply chain risks and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and make-versus-buy discussions as needed.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, sourcing reports, and executive-level updates on supplier performance and sourcing initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the supplier base to improve quality, delivery performance, and overall value.
• Travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers, conduct business reviews, perform supplier audits, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KHS in the United States is seeking a strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier management and sourcing initiatives for our global manufacturing operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and drive supplier performance to ensure reliable, cost-effective materials.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and scorecards, and travel domestically and internationally to optimize the supplier base.