Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials

Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials

Winnebago Industries is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials to join our team based in Eden Prairie, MN. The Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials is responsible for establishing best practices in sourcing and purchasing to support each of our businesses in several categories including metals, wood, and electrical. This role facilitates the development and management of enterprise‑wide strategies for each of the materials categories, generating support and buy‑in from stakeholders, including executive leadership.

The strategies enable the businesses to manage risk and create best‑in‑class quality, service, cost, and innovative products that exceed our customers’ expectations. The Director reports to the VP of Supply Chain.

Base pay range: $ – $ per year.

• Develop and implement enhanced procurement strategies, including the material categories of metals, wood, electrical and appliances, and policies to help the company achieve its 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 and 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.
• Oversee the RFP and RFQ policies, processes, and practices related to propulsion procurement.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of direct and indirect reports.
• Oversee and manage the budget for the areas outlined.
• Other duties assigned are based on business need.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline required.
• MBA or similar graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years with 15 years+ preferred supply chain management experience.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP preferred.
• 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.

By fostering innovation, igniting growth, promoting well‑being and connecting with purpose, we cultivate the passion and pride that make both work and play extraordinary. Greatness is in your NATURE.

This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $190,000 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Manufacturing