Strategic Supplier Development Analyst

Milwaukee Tool; Beacon (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Supplier Development professional to strengthen the capabilities of our supplier base. You will assess manufacturing capacity, readiness for new business, and lead roadmaps to enable long-term growth while ensuring supply continuity.

The role requires collaboration across Procurement, SQE, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Planning, with 50% travel across North America. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years in sourcing/procurement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, data analysis, or related field.
• Internship or co-op experience in supply chain or purchasing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supplier capability development: assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity and maturity.
• Lead supplier capability roadmaps and validate readiness for new business and engineering changes.
• Drive improvements in supplier delivery, quality and productivity.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Manufacturing process knowledge

Value stream mapping

Operational excellence

Data analysis

Statistical & cost analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Contract manufacturers experience

Cross-functional improvement projects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Supplier Development professional to strengthen the capabilities of our supplier base. You will assess manufacturing capacity, readiness for new business, and lead roadmaps to enable long-term growth while ensuring supply continuity.

The role requires collaboration across Procurement, SQE, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Planning, with 50% travel across North America. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years in sourcing/procurement are preferred.