Cummins Inc. · 2 days ago
Sourcing Team Manager
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $155K/yrCummins Inc. is seeking a talented Sourcing Team Manager to join their Purchasing team in Troy, MI. The role involves implementing sourcing strategies, leading procurement teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to drive cost reduction and supplier relationship management.
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Responsibilities
Implement sourcing and procurement strategies that reduce costs, minimize risks, and optimize business processes
Help businesses manage demand and supplier capacity while building strong relationships with key suppliers
Lead regional, category commodity, and new product sourcing procurement teams to achieve strategic goals
Ensure sourcing procurement strategies align with business unit and supply chain objectives
Engage with new product/technology development functions and support new plant startups, identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
Validate the sourcing and contract activities of your teams to ensure compliance and effectiveness
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions across the entire supply chain
Establish procurement targets and oversee your teams’ performance to meet or exceed these goals
Identify, plan, and implement supply chain enhancements to boost efficiency and performance
Build strong, competitive supplier relationships and serve as the primary contact for issue resolution
Lead complex supplier selection processes and negotiations to secure favorable contracts and outcomes
Develop sourcing strategies to minimize inbound supply risk and execute strategies to avoid production line disruption
Master the purchasing functional system to streamline the Request for Quote (RFQ) process. Develop a comprehensive TCO comparison of suppliers, ensuring alignment with the category strategy. Identify suppliers that best meet Cummins’ and customers’ needs based on your TCO analysis
Use available templates to draft contracts that cover both commercial and legal aspects. Ensure all commercial and regional legal requirements are included in the contracts. Facilitate engagement between stakeholders through the Supplier Agreement Contracting Process (SACP) and apply your negotiation skills to drive successful outcomes
Define and manage relationships with key/strategic suppliers using the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process. Establish a work plan, conduct senior sponsor meetings, and use scorecards to manage supplier performance. Foster a collaborative relationship with key suppliers to deliver mutual value
Qualification
Required
College, university, or equivalent degree in field appropriate for the function required
Significant level of relevant work experience required
Onsite role requiring at least 3 days per week in the office
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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