Strategic Sourcing Lead

Scheuch USA; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing company environment

Collaborative team culture

Exposure to international business operations

Job summary

Scheuch USA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead for its Fort Wayne location. This role focuses on developing sourcing strategies in the air pollution control industry, negotiating supplier contracts, and managing relationships across a global supplier base. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management, with strong skills in negotiation, supplier evaluation, and data analysis. This hybrid role will allow you to contribute to a collaborative team while ensuring supply continuity and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Working knowledge of global sourcing, tariffs, and trade impacts.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies across fabricated components and engineered equipment.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier Evaluation

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

ERP Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Scheuch North America, a division of the Scheuch Group, is dedicated to creating clean air and efficient bulk material handling solutions. With the support of its North American brands, CAMCORP and Schust Engineering, as well as leveraging cutting-edge European expertise, the company delivers innovative air pollution control and pneumatic conveying technology to clients in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With nearly three centuries of combined experience, Scheuch North America provides customized, turnkey systems designed for industrial ventilation, dust collection, and bulk material handling. Through a commitment to superior service and expert craftsmanship, Scheuch North America stands at the forefront of technological solutions for cleaner air and safer work environments.

Role Description

The Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for executing sourcing strategies that support the company’s operational, project, and aftermarket needs within the air pollution control industry. This role partners closely with the Strategic Sourcing Director to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring materials and services are sourced competitively, delivered reliably, and aligned with technical and project requirements.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, project management, and sales to drive supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity across a global supplier base. This role plays a key part in managing supplier relationships, navigating tariffs and global trade impacts, and building a scalable, high-performing supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies and lead category sourcing across fabricated components, mechanical systems, MRO, and engineered equipment
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve cost savings and favorable supplier agreements
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, KPIs, and regular business reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding to support business and project needs
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, single-source dependencies, and geopolitical impacts
• Conduct tariff analysis and support mitigation strategies, including cost impact planning and country-of-origin considerations
• Partner with engineering on value engineering and alternate sourcing to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Support project teams with sourcing plans, long lead-time items, and alignment to critical milestones

What We're Looking For

• Strong expertise in Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Development to identify, assess, and build relationships with high-performing supply chain partners
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain (manufacturing or engineered equipment preferred)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience
• Working knowledge of global sourcing, tariffs, and trade impacts
• Experience developing supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and data analysis
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About our Team

We value accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team works closely together to solve problems, support each other, and deliver high-quality results for customers. We are looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, and interested in building a long-term career with our organization.

Your Care Package

We offer:

• Stable and growing company environment
• Collaborative team culture
• Exposure to international business operations

This is a hybrid position located in Auburn, IN. No agencies please.