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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Racine, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Twin Disc is a company focused on innovation and providing top-quality products to its customers. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for their manufacturing supply chain, ensuring competitive positioning in the marketplace. The role involves managing supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and overseeing bidding and contract negotiations.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for Twin Disc manufacturing

Assume project responsibility for the identification, qualification, development and management of suppliers in Asia with primary focus on China

Assist with employment of sourcing teams in China and India

Act as primary contact in resolving supplier issues, as well as in supplier negotiations and contracts

Develop ongoing working relationships with design engineering to drive standardization in design and sourcing across the commodity

Support the development of a quality initiative within purchasing, to ensure best practices within the global purchasing departments

Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times

Qualification

Strategic sourcingProcurement managementGlobal supplier managementCPM/APICS certificationLean manufacturingAnalytical skillsFluency in MandarinFluency in HindiInterpersonal skillsProject managementPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or equivalent required

Five or more years of experience in direct material sourcing/procurement management in a global environment, with demonstrated expertise sourcing with global suppliers, including India and or China

Demonstrated success leading global sourcing projects with cross-functional teams to deliver results

Strong interpersonal relationship skills and listening skills that allow being able to work with people in all levels of the organization and external customers

Prepare comprehensive technical reports summarizing findings, data insights, and engineering recommendations

Solid analytical skills and communication, with the ability to structure, collect, analyze and communicate data, with good judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills

Ability to work across different cultures

Fluency in Mandarin and or Hindi is required

Strong knowledge of complex manufacturing, with specific emphasis on metal casting, forging and machining, including knowledge of key suppliers, pricing structures, industry trends and best practices