Associate Professional Supply Management

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$55,600 - $83,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Professional Supply Management position supports Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Sourcing and Supply Management team, which focuses on value creation, strategy development, and supplier relationship management. The role supports the Electrical Sourcing team, with direct commodity responsibility and cross-team support for key initiatives. It works across supplier operations, development, technical and engineering activities, and financial aspects of the business in a fast-paced, evolving purchasing environment. The position has direct responsibility for assigned commodities and suppliers, including supplier relationships and performance, delivering value and cost benefits, and supporting strategic alignment across the enterprise. It also contributes to category management and sourcing initiatives, using established procedures to address standard problems and meet objectives with guidance from more senior colleagues. The role is based onsite at the Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and requires 10–25% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Fundamental knowledge of Product Development and an understanding of functions such as Developmental Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, Supply Base, or Supply Chain.
Willingness and ability to work effectively within a group or team.
Typically requires 0–3 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Supply Chain or relevant industry certifications, such as APICS, CPSM, or CSCP.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Motorcycle riding experience and knowledge of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and accessories.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned commodities and supplier relationships and performance, deliver value and cost benefits, and drive strategic alignment across the enterprise.
Provide cross-team support for critical workstreams, including cost savings, supplier relationship management, risk management, and other key initiatives.
Use analytics tools and methods, including Excel and Power BI, to develop insights by combining multiple data sets.
Apply Supply Management concepts and techniques to support Category Management or Sourcing and Supply Management.
Use established Supply Management procedures and practices to solve standard problems, analyze information, achieve objectives, meet deadlines, and make decisions with guidance from senior-level roles.
Contribute accountably to the Supply Management group’s objectives.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including Product Development and Manufacturing, by exchanging information, asking questions, and checking for understanding.