Talnt · 15 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTalnt is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategies for metal fabrication and industrial manufacturing operations. The role focuses on securing high-quality raw materials and outsourced services while ensuring production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans aligned with metal fabrication, machining, and finishing operations
Source, qualify, and manage supplier relationships for steel, aluminum, stainless steel, fasteners, coatings, and finishing chemicals
Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements to achieve best total cost of ownership and supply reliability
Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor raw material markets, commodity pricing trends, and industry developments to inform purchasing decisions
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align material specifications, manufacturing requirements, and production schedules
Lead make versus buy analyses and assess outsourcing opportunities for fabrication, machining, and finishing services
Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and contract performance metrics
Utilize ERP systems to manage purchasing workflows, inventory levels, forecasting, and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Five or more years of purchasing or procurement experience within metal fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of raw materials, machining processes, plating, powder coating, anodizing, and finishing services
Proven negotiation skills with experience driving cost reduction and supplier performance improvements
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
Preferred
Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning processes
Knowledge of manufacturing workflows, tolerances, and material certifications such as DFARS, RoHS, and REACH
Experience sourcing materials and services from both domestic and international suppliers
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and supply chain optimization strategies
Company
Talnt
Talnt uses AI and automation to identify and qualify candidates quickly.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Emmet Nitto
Founder
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