Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials

Are you passionate about leading strategic initiatives? Do you love manufacturing and supply chain?
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, but not limited to, metals, wood, and electrical. This role is responsible for facilitating the development of and managing the enterprise-wide strategies for each of the materials categories and generating support and ‘buy in’ from the various stakeholders, including Executive leadership.

The strategies will enable the businesses to manage risk and create best in class quality, service, cost, and innovative products that exceed our customers’ expectations. This role will report to the VP, Supply Chain.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related discipline required.
• MBA or similar graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10 yrs with 15 yrs+ 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/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,000/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.

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