Strategic Outsourcing Lead – Manufacturing Suppliers

Harvard Integrations; Tea (SD); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harvard Integrations seeks a Strategic Outsourcing Specialist to manage outsourced manufacturing suppliers, own commercial outcomes, and drive cost reductions. You will lead RFQs, negotiate terms, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to onboard suppliers.

The role emphasizes cost leadership, on-time delivery, and strong data analysis capabilities to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across all outsourced programs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Own relationships with outsourced suppliers and act as their primary commercial contact.
• Lead pricing, terms, and delivery for externally manufactured products.
• Lead RFQs to source new outsourced work and re-quote existing products.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives with outsourced suppliers.
• Manage supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and corrective actions with underperforming suppliers.
• Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, and contract terms within approved limits.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to qualify and onboard new suppliers.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Complete projects or any other functions as assigned by management.

Kenntnisse

RFQ management

Cost analysis

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis (Excel)

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Harvard Integrations seeks a Strategic Outsourcing Specialist to manage outsourced manufacturing suppliers, own commercial outcomes, and drive cost reductions. You will lead RFQs, negotiate terms, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to onboard suppliers.

The role emphasizes cost leadership, on-time delivery, and strong data analysis capabilities to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across all outsourced programs.