Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Arctic Cat. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Arctic Cat Career Coach and Recruiting Manager | HR UX | Talent Acquisition Service Design ARCTIC CAT is hiring! Join the leader in powersports as Strategic Sourcing Manager, leading our experienced, high-performing Supply Chain team in this key management role. This is a full time, salaried position located in Thief River Falls, MN. Responsibilities Drive strategic execution by identifying potential suppliers, creating bid packages, and running the RFQ process. Lead negotiations and award business by identifying cost performance and VMI/SOI initiatives within the supply base in close coordination with the strategic sourcing teams. Manage make vs. buy analysis to determine optimal supply chain decisions. Conduct landed costs analysis on RFQ packages prior to negotiation and final awards. Drive adherence to best practices; foresee issues and mitigate impact to business. Communicate production readiness across the organization to provide excellent internal customer support to manufacturing, production, and assembly teams. Ensure SCM operates in alignment with program budgets, last price paid and ‘should-cost’ parameters when procuring parts/systems. Collaborate with engineering and finance teams to revise requirements and scope to enable effective competition. Train personnel on the basics of commercial sales such as pricing, delivery, warranty, payment terms, and various legal terms to protect the business. Foster talent development by supporting career path planning, management of performance objectives, engagement, training, and onboarding of new hires. Contribute to a culture of respect, dignity and inclusion, where everyone feels heard and understood, empowered and valued. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field strongly preferred. We feel this education provides critical knowledge and will ensure career growth over time. Extensive, relevant experience may be substituted for formal education. 5+ years related experience required. Software knowledge: MS Office Suite, ERP system experience required, SAP preferred. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Management Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr