Strategic Sourcing Manager
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Operations Manager, Procurement / Purchasing
Do you have supplier development experience and a supply chain background? Timpte is growing and looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager at our manufacturing facility in David City, NE
. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will manage the strategic supply chain for a set of categories / commodities for up to $100M in spend as well as help lead structured cross‑functional cost reduction efforts across the business. This role is responsible for the selection, management, and development of all suppliers for a category or categories. This role will lead the effort to manage quality, delivery, total cost, and cash related to materials used in production and/or for service and aftermarket shipment for all suppliers and parts within a category or categories.
PAY for this position is up to $150k/year (DOE) + Monthly Bonus! Timpte also has GREAT BENEFITS
— Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401K Match, and SO MUCH MORE!!
Timpte offers FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES, WITH NO WEEKENDS!
Job Responsibilities- Manage performance and development of the supply base for assigned category(ies)
- Category/commodity strategy development and execution
- Total cost improvement
- Identification, qualification, and selection of new suppliers
- Develop supplier portfolios by commodity
- cost,
- delivery
- quality
- warranty
- terms
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, engineering, or a related discipline and 5-10 years’ experience in supply chain management including strategic and tactical supply.
- Truck/Trailer industry and/or demonstrated expertise in aluminum procurement (coil, sheet, extrusions) highly desired.
- Strong negotiation experience and skills.
- Experienced in developing, implementing, and leading supply chain strategy.
- Experience with in a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.
Knowledge of business principles involved in category management, supplier quality, transportation, and supply analytics. - Knowledge of principles and methods of transportation for the movement of components by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits for both domestic and international purchases.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Must have working knowledge and experience with MRP/ERP business software including supplier portals and control towers.
- Travel as required for supplier site visits.
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