Strategic Sourcing Leader - Flexible Hours, $30-50M Spend

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401K with 4.5% match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer) to lead sourcing for new product development and existing products.

You will independently develop Category/Subcategory and Supplier Strategies for non-globally driven categories, with strong emphasis on cost reduction and supplier optimization. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, exposure to relevant commodities, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure to castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• Knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Understand timeline development and cost structures.
• BS in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• APICS Certification would be a plus.
• Open to 20% to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships.
• Manage $30 to $50 million commodity spend and develop sourcing strategies.
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements.
• Analyze purchase volumes to drive supplier consolidation and cost reduction.
• Lead supplier selection for Global and Regional strategies for current products and NPD.
• Mentor, coach, and train new Sourcing team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Equivalent experience

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Sr. Buyer) to lead sourcing for new product development and existing products.

You will independently develop Category/Subcategory and Supplier Strategies for non-globally driven categories, with strong emphasis on cost reduction and supplier optimization. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, exposure to relevant commodities, and strong negotiation skills.