Strategic Sourcing NPD Program Lead

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 118,650 - 183,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Kohler, Wisconsin, is seeking a Program Manager for the K&B NPD Strategic Sourcing team. You will lead a team of Sourcing Leads, guide category strategies, and ensure on-time delivery of development projects within your categories.

This role combines people leadership with hands-on execution, including supplier negotiations, risk management, and alignment with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to support product launches. The position is onsite four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience leading sourcing teams in product development environments.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage supplier relations.
• Ability to align sourcing strategy with stakeholders across engineering, operations and PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned strategic sourcing function within cross-functional product development teams.
• Manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals with coaching and prioritization.
• Own category sourcing strategies and execution across assigned areas.
• Ensure sourcing deliverables across all phases of product development.
• Oversee supplier development and performance activities aligned to project timelines.
• Drive cost savings, avoidance, and value engineering within program targets.
• Provide leadership in contract strategy and negotiations to balance risk and IP protections.
• Establish and improve sourcing processes, tools, and best practices.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to enable collaboration.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Kohler Co. in Kohler, Wisconsin, is seeking a Program Manager for the K&B NPD Strategic Sourcing team. You will lead a team of Sourcing Leads, guide category strategies, and ensure on-time delivery of development projects within your categories.

This role combines people leadership with hands-on execution, including supplier negotiations, risk management, and alignment with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to support product launches. The position is onsite four days per week.