Strategic Outsourcing & Capacity Manager

Twin Disc, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holiday shutdown

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Twin Disc, Inc. in Racine, WI is seeking a Manager, Outsourcing Commodity to lead outsourcing strategy, supplier development initiatives, and capacity management across our manufacturing network.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning and Sales to expand capacity, reduce lead times, and strengthen supplier relationships. This high-visibility role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence senior leadership while delivering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or related roles.
• Experience in outsourcing, contract manufacturing or capacity management preferred.
• Proven success in developing, qualifying and managing suppliers.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outsourcing strategies to support production demand and growth.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses considering cost, quality, lead time and capacity.
• Create and maintain capacity models for key manufacturing processes and product families.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic outsourcing partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, delivery and cost.
• Coordinate activities across Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality and suppliers.
• Develop supplier capability roadmaps and contingency plans.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Capacity planning

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

ERP systems

Job description

Twin Disc, Inc. in Racine, WI is seeking a Manager, Outsourcing Commodity to lead outsourcing strategy, supplier development initiatives, and capacity management across our manufacturing network.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning and Sales to expand capacity, reduce lead times, and strengthen supplier relationships. This high-visibility role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence senior leadership while delivering