Strategic Sourcing Manager

Autocar Parts LLC; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based annual bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Autocar Parts LLC in Highland Park, IL is seeking a senior sourcing professional to develop and implement parts sourcing strategies for heavy‑duty trucks, common parts, and private label products.

You will lead supplier negotiations, secure pricing, forecast costs, and drive cost reductions while partnering with sales, operations, engineering and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for parts installed on Autocar trucks, common parts, and private label products.
• Source new parts at competitive pricing while achieving program targets.
• Forecast and manage current part costs while identifying and executing cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support the development of long‑term agreements.
• Build strong relationships across sales, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.
• Conduct regular vendor reviews focused on cost, service, performance, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with truck manufacturing teams to support both OEM and aftermarket supply strategies.
• Identify new technologies, materials, and components aligned with Autocar’s technical roadmap.
• Manage new item setup processes and associate master data.
• Lead and develop a team that includes sourcing specialists, analysts, and master data support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for parts installed on Autocar trucks, common parts, and private label products.
• Source new parts at competitive pricing while achieving program targets.
• Forecast and manage current part costs while identifying and executing cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support the development of long‑term agreements.
• Build strong relationships across sales, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.
• Conduct regular vendor reviews focused on cost, service, performance, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with truck manufacturing teams to support both OEM and aftermarket supply strategies.
• Identify new technologies, materials, and components aligned with Autocar’s technical roadmap.
• Manage new item setup processes and associate master data.
• Lead and develop a team that includes sourcing specialists, analysts, and master data support personnel.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

At Autocar Parts, we fight for the customers’ needs. We invest in and grow businesses that disrupt their industries by putting customers first. From big data to industrial manufacturing, we deliver tools that transform the work of the people who use them. We are privately owned and expect our team members to think and act with an owner mindset.

Description

At Autocar Parts, we fight for the customers’ needs. We invest in and grow businesses that disrupt their industries by putting customers first. From big data to industrial manufacturing, we deliver tools that transform the work of the people who use them. We are privately owned and expect our team members to think and act with an owner mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation that recognizes your skills, experience, and impact


• Performance-based annual bonuses that reward results and contributions


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being


• 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future


• 8 paid company holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance

Location: Highland Park, IL

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for parts installed on Autocar trucks, common parts, and private label products supporting our “Heavy-Duty Everything” vision


• Source new parts at competitive pricing while achieving program targets and business objectives


• Forecast and manage current part costs while identifying and executing cost reduction opportunities


• Lead supplier negotiations and support the development of long‑term agreements that strengthen Autocar’s competitive position


• Build strong relationships across sales, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners


• Conduct regular vendor reviews focused on cost, service, performance, and growth opportunities


• Partner with truck manufacturing teams to support both OEM and aftermarket supply strategies


• Identify new technologies, materials, and components aligned with Autocar’s technical roadmap


• Manage new item setup processes and associate master data


• Lead and develop a team that includes sourcing specialists, analysts, and master data support personnel

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required


• 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, or buying within a complex manufacturing environment


• Proven success leading teams and delivering measurable business results


• Strong technical aptitude through hands‑on experience or technical education


• Experience using fact‑based data and analytics to drive sourcing decisions


• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills


• Self‑starter with strong problem‑solving capabilities and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving


• Supplier relationship management


• Leadership and team development


• Cross‑functional collaboration


• Analytical and data‑driven decision‑making


• Adaptability in changing business environments


• Commitment to quality, ethics, and continuous improvement

Job Duties Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Autocar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance)

Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources