Newmar Corporation · 1 month ago
Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials
Newmar Corporation is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials, to join their team based in Eden Prairie, MN. This role is responsible for establishing best practices in sourcing and purchasing across various material categories, facilitating the development of enterprise-wide strategies, and managing relationships with supplier partners.
AutomotiveEnergyRecreational Vehicles
Responsibilities
Develop and implement enhanced procurement strategies, including the material categories of metals, wood, electrical and appliances, and policies to help the Company achieve our goals and objectives
Deliver the coordinated annualized cost savings goals on an annual basis
Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and define where and how they fit into the overall procurement strategy
Manage & mitigate supply chain risk and deliver superior quality, service, cost, and innovation
Define, establish, and manage the contractual agreements including quality, delivery, warranty, and cost/pricing performance expectations with the group of supplier partners that will support the strategy
Establish and manage strategic relationships with the supplier partners supporting our procurement strategy
Develop policies and procedures in support of the purchasing practices and methods to be executed by our business units
Partner with Legal to confirm all supplier contracts comply with legal requirements and industry standards, such as those established by the Federal Acquisition Regulation
Overseeing the RFP and RFQ policies, processes & practices related to propulsion procurement
Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of direct and in-direct reports
Oversee and manage the budget for the areas outlines
Other duties assigned are based on business need
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related discipline required
Minimum of 10 yrs supply chain management experience
Experience leading complex projects required
Experience leading cross functional teams [product management, engineering, quality, supply chain, manufacturing] required
7 to 10 years of durable goods manufacturing experience required
Previous budget management responsibility required
This position will require travel to other Winnebago locations
Preferred
MBA or similar graduate degree a plus
APICS CPIM and/or CSCP preferred
15 yrs+ preferred supply chain management experience
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Newmar Corporation
Builders of luxury Class A, Super C and Compact C motor coaches since 1968. Step inside and see The Difference.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-09-16Acquired
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
2025-09-10
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