Strategic Sourcing Lead – Capital Projects & Construction

Kohler; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing for Capital Equipment & Facilities to lead indirect sourcing across construction and capital programs.

The role partners with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver measurable financial and operational results. Onsite at Kohler, WI four days a week, with a focus on governance, supplier accountability, and disciplined project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, construction sourcing, or capital project execution.
• Experience with construction contracting models, contractor prequalification, bid leveling, change-order management, project controls, and claims avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global and regional indirect category strategies for construction, capital projects, equipment, and facilities services.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) and LCC methodologies to optimize long-term value.
• Lead sourcing from strategy through execution, including RFx development, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are scoped, sourced, and executed within approved budgets and schedules.
• Drive governance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across capital project lifecycles.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Construction sourcing

Budget management

Governance

Supplier accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing for Capital Equipment & Facilities to lead indirect sourcing across construction and capital programs.

The role partners with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver measurable financial and operational results. Onsite at Kohler, WI four days a week, with a focus on governance, supplier accountability, and disciplined project execution.