Sourcing Team Manager

We are looking for a talented Sourcing Team Manager to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Cummins location Troy, MI.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Cost Reduction and Risk Minimization
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  Implement sourcing and procurement strategies that reduce costs, minimize risks, and optimize business processes.
• Demand and Capacity Management
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  Help businesses manage demand and supplier capacity while building strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Team Leadership
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  Lead regional, category commodity, and new product sourcing procurement teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Strategic Alignment
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  Ensure sourcing procurement strategies align with business unit and supply chain objectives.
• Support for New Developments
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  Engage with new product/technology development functions and support new plant startups, identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
• Validation of Activities
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  Validate the sourcing and contract activities of your teams to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Total Cost Reduction
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  Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions across the entire supply chain.
• Target Achievement
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  Establish procurement targets and oversee your teams’ performance to meet or exceed these goals.
• Continuous Improvement
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  Identify, plan, and implement supply chain enhancements to boost efficiency and performance.
• Supplier Partnerships
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  Build strong, competitive supplier relationships and serve as the primary contact for issue resolution.
• Contract Negotiation
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  Lead complex supplier selection processes and negotiations to secure favorable contracts and outcomes.