Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Materials & Logistics

Cool Gear International; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401 (k) with company match)

PTO

Company defined holidays and two float

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement (wholesale &

Employee discounts on our incredible 5

Opportunities to make an impact

Job summary

Dometic, a global leader in mobile living, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager-Indirect in Elkhart, Indiana. You will lead regional and global sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, facilities, and related services, delivering cost reductions and value across the indirect portfolio.

You will negotiate leases and service agreements, manage supplier performance, build category roadmaps, and partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and Legal to align with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple indirect spend categories in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience sourcing transportation, logistics, warehousing, and indirect services.
• Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and supplier contract development.
• Strong experience developing sourcing strategies and delivering measurable cost reduction results.
• Experience performing supplier financial analysis, risk assessments, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across a broad portfolio of spend categories with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional and global sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through implementation and supplier performance management.
• Build multi-year category roadmaps aligned with business objectives, growth plans, cost reduction targets, and operational requirements.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, cost drivers, industry developments, and supply risks to identify opportunities.
• Lead sourcing activities for transportation, warehousing, real estate, facilities, and related services.
• Negotiate leases, renewals, service agreements, and related contracts with suppliers.
• Develop business cases, should-cost models, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Deliver annual cost reduction and productivity targets through data-driven negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytics

Risk assessment

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Dometic, a global leader in mobile living, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager-Indirect in Elkhart, Indiana. You will lead regional and global sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, facilities, and related services, delivering cost reductions and value across the indirect portfolio.

You will negotiate leases and service agreements, manage supplier performance, build category roadmaps, and partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and Legal to align with