Strategic Outsourcing & Capacity Manager

Twin Disc, Incorporated; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary and annual/inv

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Twin Disc, Inc. in Racine, WI seeks a Manager, Outsourcing Commodity to lead outsourcing strategy, supplier development, and capacity management for scalable manufacturing.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Sales, and Supply Chain to expand capacity, reduce lead times, and strengthen the supply network. The role requires 7+ years in SCM or related areas, with proven supplier leadership and experience in outsourcing, contract manufacturing, and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or related roles.
• Demonstrated success developing, qualifying, and managing suppliers.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Experience with outsourcing, contract manufacturing, or capacity management preferred.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness initiatives preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning methodologies.
• Knowledge of supplier development and strategic sourcing practices.
• Familiarity with supplier quality systems and qualification processes.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards (JDE) experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using dashboards and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outsourcing strategies that support production demand, business growth, and operational flexibility.
• Evaluate internal manufacturing capacity constraints and identify outsourcing opportunities.
• Create and maintain capacity models for key manufacturing processes and product families.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses considering cost, quality, lead time, capacity, and risk.
• Develop contingency plans and qualified supplier networks to support demand surges and supply disruptions.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic outsourcing partners.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Establish long-term strategic relationships with high-performing suppliers.
• Lead outsourcing and capacity expansion projects from concept through production implementation.
• Support major customer opportunities requiring accelerated delivery or additional manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate activities among Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and external suppliers.
• Drive project execution while managing timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Present project updates, recommendations, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing and supply chain bottlenecks impacting customer delivery performance.
• Develop initiatives to improve supplier responsiveness and supply chain agility.
• Implement outsourcing and process improvement strategies that reduce lead times.
• Drive continuous improvement across the external supply base.
• Assess supplier, capacity, and supply chain risks.
• Develop dual-source and contingency sourcing strategies where appropriate.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to proactively identify potential disruptions.
• Support business continuity planning for critical outsourced operations.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Capacity Planning

Supplier Development

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

ERP systems

Dashboards & Reporting Tools

Job description

Twin Disc, Inc. in Racine, WI seeks a Manager, Outsourcing Commodity to lead outsourcing strategy, supplier development, and capacity management for scalable manufacturing.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Sales, and Supply Chain to expand capacity, reduce lead times, and strengthen the supply network. The role requires 7+ years in SCM or related areas, with proven supplier leadership and experience in outsourcing, contract manufacturing, and capacity planning.