Strategic Sourcing Manager

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

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• 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 within 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.