Sourcing Manager - Capital Equipment

Sourcing Manager - Capital Equipment

Under the direction of and reporting to Group Manager, CAPEX. Primary duties are to support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies related to capital equipment purchases to support product development, testing and North American/Global operational facilities.

This position requires a high degree of professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality. Tasks and projects that address broader organization-wide issues outside of the procurement department may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, drive alignment and execute internal and external strategies for supporting purchases of Capital Equipment.
• Negotiate and manage complex business agreements and contracts, both domestic and international.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders from planning & bid preparation to budget/forecasting, general delivery specs, negotiation, contracting, invoicing, reporting and score carding.
• Collaborate with/coach internal stakeholders in creating and executing RFP/SOW/SOR/RFQ's and analyze quotations and bids.
• Conduct, analyze, and share cost break down analysis to aide negotiations of per unit cost, commanding best overall cost and commercial terms.
• Analyze CAPEX supplier base for potential pricing & service agreements.
• Proactively coordinate the supplier selection and qualification process. Influential in driving projects to completion to achieve aggressive timelines.
• Build partnerships with internal stakeholders to gather and/or understand the requirements of their procurement needs; facilitate communication between business units, internal stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Evaluate experience level of requesting PL/Engineer/Manager and coach the writing of the CAR documents where needed.
• Coach requesting PL/Engineer/Manager in the importance of payment terms and spend schedules (project milestones) to align with Finance.
• Coach internal customers during equipment investigations to maximize negotiation leverage.
• Coach requesting PL/Engineer/Manager in the importance of robust acceptance plans for the purchased equipment, assisting in the writing of FAT and SAT documents PRIOR to awarding the purchase order.
• Develop subject matter expertise in the relevant manufacturing processes, capabilities and capacities both at Milwaukee Tool and the suppliers, knowledge of materials, applications and industry trends.
• Conduct research on market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance negotiations.
• Evaluate existing and future sources for technical and manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, management and financial stability, cost competitiveness and responsiveness.

Job Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related technical field. Specific course work in purchasing, materials management, engineering or quality assurance desirable.
• Four or more years sourcing or related experience in technical project leadership, including proven capability in identification, negotiation and monitoring of key partnership and/or Joint Developments.
• Must exhibit proven success as a leader on collaborative CAPEX projects as a key driver in the planning, negotiating and execution of medium to high-complexity capital programs.
• Seeking an assertive, determined individual with excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.
• Sense of urgency and attention to minute detail.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or globally (up to 25%).