Strategic Sourcing Lead

Otter Tail Power Company; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits

Incentive plans

Employee Stock Ownership options

Retirement Savings Fund with employer

Health, disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Mental health support

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company is seeking a Sourcing Supervisor in Fergus Falls, MN to lead a team of procurement professionals and steer strategic sourcing initiatives that align with our business goals. You'll oversee sourcing operations, contract development, supplier risk management, and internal customer service excellence.

In this role you will collaborate across departments, optimize purchasing workflows, manage ERP-based sourcing activities, and drive continuous improvement programs that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or procurement.
• Experience in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or contract administration.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop and support employees.
• Knowledge of purchasing methodologies, contract administration, and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Sourcing Specialists and Buyers to build a high-performing team.
• Manage day-to-day sourcing operations and ensure timely procurement with quality and compliance.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive collaboration and service.
• Negotiate, administer, and oversee contracts for services, materials, software, and other needs.
• Lead contract development activities including evaluation, scope review, and confidentiality provisions.
• Advise on purchasing methodologies, contract language, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Support supplier relationship programs and ensure contracts are executed while minimizing risk.
• Oversee PO processing, invoices, and sourcing transactions using ERP systems.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing performance across the organization.
• Manage SOX controls, compliance reporting, attestations, and audit-related activities.
• Promote strategic sourcing with cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Risk management

Analytics

Communication

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company is seeking a Sourcing Supervisor in Fergus Falls, MN to lead a team of procurement professionals and steer strategic sourcing initiatives that align with our business goals. You'll oversee sourcing operations, contract development, supplier risk management, and internal customer service excellence.

In this role you will collaborate across departments, optimize purchasing workflows, manage ERP-based sourcing activities, and drive continuous improvement programs that