Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials

Day to Day of the Role:

• Develop and implement enhanced procurement strategies, including the material categories of metals, wood, electrical and appliances, and policies to help the Company achieve our goals and objectives.
• Deliver the coordinated annualized cost savings goals on an annual basis.
• Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and define where and how they fit into the overall procurement strategy. Manage & mitigate supply chain risk and deliver superior quality, service, cost, and innovation.
• Define, establish, and manage the contractual agreements including quality, delivery, warranty, and cost/pricing performance expectations with the group of supplier partners that will support the strategy.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with the supplier partners supporting our procurement strategy.
• Develop policies and procedures in support of the purchasing practices and methods to be executed by our business units.
• Partner with Legal to confirm all supplier contracts comply with legal requirements and industry standards, such as those established by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Overseeing the RFP and RFQ policies, processes & practices related to propulsion procurement.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of direct and in-direct reports.
• Oversee and manage the budget for the areas outlines.
• Other duties assigned are based on business need.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related discipline required.
• MBA or similar graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10 yrs with 15 yrs preferred supply chain management experience.
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP preferred.
• Experience leading complex projects required
• Experience leading cross functional teams [product management, engineering, quality, supply chain, manufacturing] required.
• 7 to 10 years of durable goods manufacturing experience required.
• Previous budget management responsibility required.
• This position will require travel to other Winnebago locations.

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This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $190,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.winnebagoind.com/careers/total-rewards.