Team Leader – Supply Chain

Jobtailor; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wisconsin is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to oversee procurement, sourcing, contract administration, supplier partnerships, and inventory planning. You will mentor a team of SCM professionals and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to deliver cost-efficient, compliant results.

The role requires strong leadership, 7+ years of experience, and expertise with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, procurement, or related disciplines.
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide functional oversight for supply chain professionals in procurement, sourcing, and contract administration.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and other functions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Supply Chain professionals; foster a collaborative team culture.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, reliability, and risk.
• Lead procurement activities supporting major transmission and infrastructure projects.
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders; monitor supplier performance.
• Develop market intelligence and identify supply chain risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Inventory Planning

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Administration

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Lead and provide functional oversight for Supply Chain professionals responsible for procurement, sourcing, contract administration, supplier partnerships, inventory planning, and category management
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Operations, Finance, and other business functions
• Coach, mentor, and develop Supply Chain professionals
• Foster a collaborative, engaged, and accountable team culture
• Support hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, and succession development
• Balance workloads and help employees expand capabilities and grow professionally
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, reliability, and risk
• Lead procurement activities supporting major transmission and infrastructure projects
• Partner with business leaders to identify strategic sourcing opportunities
• Support development and negotiation of supplier and contractor agreements
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor commodity markets, supplier capabilities, and industry trends
• Develop market intelligence and identify supply chain risks and mitigation strategies
• Improve supplier performance, continuity, and long-term value creation
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on lifecycle cost, service, inventory, and delivery performance
• Develop scalable Supply Chain processes and drive continuous improvement using analytics
• Support implementation of new tools, technologies, and operational practices
• Implement procurement policies, standards, and controls
• Support regulatory and organizational compliance
• Monitor process adherence and facilitate training
• Ensure procurement decisions are transparent, documented, and auditable
• Promote ethical business practices and stewardship throughout the supply chain function

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract administration, supplier relationship management, inventory planning, operations, or related disciplines
• Strong experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement strategy
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience using ERP or procure-to-pay systems such as Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract administration, while fostering a collaborative team culture and driving continuous improvement through analytics and process development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Strategy
• Supplier Negotiations
• Contract Management
• ERP Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Inventory Planning
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Administration
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Team Development
• Communication
• Relationship-Building

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Risks
• Market Intelligence
• Supplier Performance
• Operational Compliance
• Ethical Business Practices

Tools & Technologies

• Dynamics 365
• SAP
• Oracle