Strategic Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead procurement strategies for power cylinder categories. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure material availability, drive supplier performance, and support new product launches in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier development, with a strong focus on delivering value and maintaining integrity across global supply chains.

Qualifications

• College degree in a field appropriate for the function.
• Significant work experience in sourcing/procurement.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies to reduce TCO and mitigate supply risks.
• Drive supplier capacity planning and demand management for material availability and efficiency.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to support innovation, launches, and growth.
• Support plant start-ups by establishing supplier networks and ensuring readiness.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to streamline procurement processes.
• Build strategic supplier relationships to deliver long-term value.

Skills

Stakeholder balance

Results delivery

Global perspective

Conflict management

Category strategy

Cost/value management

IP management

Negotiations

Procurement ethics

Procurement policies

Sourcing process

Supplier contracts

SRM

Supply risk management

Diversity values

Education

College degree

Tools

DMS

SACP

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead procurement strategies for power cylinder categories. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure material availability, drive supplier performance, and support new product launches in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier development, with a strong focus on delivering value and maintaining integrity across global supply chains.