Location: Waukesha, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Sourcing Analyst to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring the continuous, cost-effective supply of purchased materials. This role manages a significant annual spend-up to $50M-and owns the full sourcing and procurement lifecycle for assigned materials and suppliers. You will play a strategic role within the organization, partnering cross-functionally to deliver year-over-year improvements in material cost, quality, availability, and inventory performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAP/MRP systems, strong supplier relationship management, and the ability to develop and qualify suppliers to maintain long-term competitive advantage.
Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing, Procurement & Planning- Analyze SAP MRP and stock status to place and manage purchase orders supporting production schedules
- Expedite materials as needed to meet manufacturing requirements
- Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, and rebates independently or in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing Team
- Establish and maintain parameters such as minimum buys, rounding values, reorder points, and safety stock to ensure lowest Total cost of Ownership
- Identify optimal material flow paths from supplier to point-of-use to minimize material handling
Supplier Management & Development- Own supplier relationships for major and critical suppliers within assigned commodities
- Monitor supplier performance related to price, quality, delivery, and responsiveness
- Resolve supplier-related issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, design changes, and cost discrepancies
- Lead supplier development and qualification initiatives in collaboration with Engineering and Quality
- Ensure transparency, consistency, and fairness in supplier interactions while minimizing risk and cost exposure
Inventory & Cost Optimization- Own and manage on-hand inventory levels while achieving inventory turn targets
- Analyze usage patterns and long-lead-time materials to ensure future supply continuity
- Prevent excess and obsolete inventory through proactive planning and coordination
- Design and implement sourcing strategies to achieve year-over-year cost reductions, quality improvements, and inventory optimization
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Materials Management, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in sourcing, material control, or supply chain roles within a technical, engineered to order manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of MRP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred
- Analytical and strategic planning skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Business or a technical field
- APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPMS, or other recognized supply chain certifications
- Six Sigma and/or quality systems experience
