Senior Sourcing Manager

Overview

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

In Global Sourcing & Supplier Development, we strategically enhance Manitou Group’s global market position, competitiveness and long term sustainability by elevating and leveraging our value chain, fostering resilient and innovative Supply Chain and supplier partnerships, driving superior value and cost efficiency, and setting an international accountable, agile, and responsive Supply Chain and Global Sourcing Organization.

Reporting to the Director of Sourcing and Supplier Development for North America, this position will lead all sourcing activity for North America for direct materials. This position will lead a high performing team in developing and executing sourcing strategies with a focus on optimizing total cost and overall supplier performance. This is a high impact role and will have a direct impact on organizational profitability and long-term growth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commodity Strategy, Management, and Execution:
Define and lead long-term vision and commodity strategy, optimize cost competitiveness, and mitigate risks.

Leadership and Talent Development:
Lead North America Commodity Management team through mentorship and development. Coach, develop, and lead staff to strengthen analytical, negotiation, and supplier management capabilities.

Protect profit and margin:
Deliver cost reductions for serial life products and cost optimization for new product development programs.

Supplier Management:
Adapt the supplier base to achieve long term objectives of the region. Leverage supplier performance and production capacity to support the manufacturing objectives of North America. Oversee supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.

Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement sourcing best practices. Lead cross-functional projects to improve sourcing productivity performance, supply chain resilience, and CSR compliance.

Negotiate & Manage Regional Contracts:
Secure and deploy contracts for regional commodities and multiregional contracts and build sound partnerships with key suppliers.

EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing.

3+ years of people management experience.

Experience working in a global manufacturing organization.

EXPERTISE:

Development of high performing teams through coaching and mentoring.

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.

Highly analytical with excellent problem solving skills.

Passion for results, strategy, and execution.

Highly proficient in data analysis/visualization, reporting, and business intelligence tools.

Ability to analyze and stay abreast of market trends.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.

CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

Manitou North America operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management

External suppliers

What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course

Base Salary Range between $120,000 – $165,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics

This position is located in West Bend, WI

Hybrid Position – Opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days/week

Travel Requirements – There would be travel opportunities up to 15% of the year including visiting our plants in South Dakota, suppliers across the US or our global corporate office in France

In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program,…