Sourcing Team Managers #IN1258

Sourcing Team Managers #IN1258 Columbus, IN Career Path: Purchasing Organization: Cummins Inc. Role Category: Off-site Remote Job Type: Exempt - Experienced ReqID: 2426082 DESCRIPTION Lead sourcing teams in the application of sourcing strategies. Define project scopes, mitigate risk, and identify savings opportunities for engineering, sourcing, and purchasing project teams. Implement policies and track supplier and team performance to ensure that business goals are realized with respect to market-driven supply chains, and deftly apply key engineering procedures toward assuring supply. Manage sourcing strategies aimed at reducing cost, minimizing risk, fostering innovation, and optimizing business processes. Set goals for and manage category strategy, commodity, and other project teams. Promote alignment of purchasing strategy with business unit and supply chain goals. Identify, plan, and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain. Engage with Pre-M0 product and technology development functions to provide necessary technical support. Identify and manage a relevant supply base of competitive and innovative companies, and serve as primary contact for issue resolution with supplier. Negotiate supplier contracts and manage relationships with suppliers. Manage the supplier selection process and conduct complex supplier negotiations and contracts. Establish and control product and service costs using functional tools and apply knowledge of Cost and Value Management to deliver and track product and services at competitive prices. Lead the analysis of key trends and issues in supply and total cost of ownership (TCO) for assigned products. Utilize the purchasing functional system to support the Request For Quote process and establish a Total Cost of Ownership comparison of suppliers based on the category strategy and define the supplier that is most likely to meet company and customer’s needs. Minimize supplier risk by proactively mitigating risks through use of Supply Base Risk Management tools and risk mitigation playbook to manage three key risks including continuity of supply, reputational risk, and risk to margins of parts by minimizing disruption and services throughout supply chain. Perform functions including reviewing and writing reports approving expenditures, enforcing policies, and purchasing materials or services. Maintain the project team’s focus on the impact of sourcing decisions across the entire supply chain. Avoid supplier engagement that may compromise supplier sourcing, selection, and management processes and ensure compliance with Procurement ethics. RESPONSIBILITIES Positions require a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Purchasing Management, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Purchasing, Sourcing or Supply Chain Analyst or Specialist, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Purchasing Management, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Purchasing, Sourcing or Supply Chain Analyst or Specialist, or related position. Experience to include: Application of sourcing strategies; Track supplier and team performance; Supply chain continuous improvement opportunities; Supply base identification; Supplier issue resolution; Supplier negotiations and contracts; Cost and Value Management; Total cost of ownership (TCO); Request For Quote process; Supply Base Risk Management; Procurement ethics. QUALIFICATIONS Start Date of Posting: 03/19/2026 End Date of Posting: 04/03/2026 Position Type: Remote Location: Columbus, IN and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. *Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum $106,122 - $154,800 Min Salary $ Max Salary $ 100% On-Site No As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth. Cummins is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters. Attention Applicants: As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.

Salary : $106,122 - $154,800