Strategic Sourcing Leader – Heavy Equipment, $30–$50M Spend

Software Placement Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Milwaukee, WI to lead sourcing for new product development and current products within assigned commodities.

You will build category and supplier strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost reduction while mentoring the sourcing team. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and travel up to 20–30%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with commodities such as castings, metal fabrication, hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, or plastics.
• Knowledge of master supplier agreements and cost breakdown methodologies.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Understanding of timelines and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development and current products within an assigned commodity space.
• Develop category, subcategory, and supplier strategies for non-globally managed categories.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and optimize supplier relationships.
• Manage a commodity spend of $30 to $50 million with cross-functional teams.
• Lead negotiations and execute master supplier agreements.
• Analyze purchase volumes to drive supplier consolidation and portfolio efficiency.
• Mentor and train new Sourcing team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Negotiation

Communication

Manufacturing

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Milwaukee, WI to lead sourcing for new product development and current products within assigned commodities.

You will build category and supplier strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost reduction while mentoring the sourcing team. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and travel up to 20–30%.