Indirect Procurement Lead- Manufacturing & MRO

Job Summary

This position will lead Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) sourcing, contracting, and strategy for all US manufacturing sites in coordination with international manufacturing and support manufacturing-related indirect categories for the Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of category plans and global sourcing strategies, leveraging industry trends and spend analytics.
• Align procurement goals with business objectives and operational needs

Cost & Performance Management

• Ensure cost-effective buying channels & strategies are in place for assigned spend categories
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on savings, efficiencies, and supplier performance.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial metrics for assigned categories.

Risk Management

• Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans in conjunction with an integrated supply base.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and applicable regulatory standards

Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate complex contracts and statements of work (SOW) in collaboration with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to company policies

Supplier Relationship Management

• Provide daily oversight and leadership to on-site MRO integrator teams; escalation point for critical issues
• Lead quarterly business reviews (QBR) with strategic suppliers to assess performance, address issues, and align future goals & initiatives

Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build & maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to proactively identify needs, resolve issues, and improve service levels
• Partner with the plant maintenance and reliability team to forecast MRO needs and ensure timely procurement of critical spare parts

Process Improvement

• Indirect procurement process ownership and implementation of best practices
• Leverage digital tools, procurement systems, and innovative inventory management techniques (e.g. SAP, Ariba)

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Exposure to a global supply base
• Experience with SAP ERP (indirect purchasing)
• Proven track record of being a strong problem solver, an effective communicator, managing multiple tasks, and a demonstrated leader

Skills

• Works independently, requiring guidance on only the most complex situations
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency.
• Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.