Sourcing Manager

Menasha Corporation•Oconomowoc, WI

About The Position

The Sourcing Manager leads ORBIS’s strategy for indirect materials and services, developing a supplier ecosystem that delivers competitive advantage in cost, quality, innovation, and service. You’ll oversee key supplier relationships, guide sourcing strategies across multiple categories, and manage a small but growing team. This is an influential, high‑visibility role that collaborates across engineering, operations, finance, IT, and other functions to support business needs and strategic company initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or IT required.
5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing or procurement.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
Business and financial acumen with strong analytical ability.
Knowledge of lean supply chain principles.
Ability to coach, develop, and evaluate team members.
Comfort working beyond standard business hours when needed.
Up to 50% domestic and international travel, including overnight stays; ability to obtain a passport required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or certifications (CSCP, CPIM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma) preferred.
Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.
Additional relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute procurement strategies supporting cost, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability goals.
Develop cross‑functional sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories and leverage enterprise-wide purchasing power.
Serve as lead negotiator for indirect spend and evaluate/qualify suppliers.
Drive year‑over-year cost reduction efforts and ensure continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
Oversee key supplier relationships and ensure mutual value and performance.
Partner with internal stakeholders to define project scopes, specifications, and requirements for capital and service sourcing.
Lead tactical procurement activities to achieve cost‑savings targets.
Introduce new product and manufacturing innovations to stakeholders and make strategic recommendations.
Manage the full indirect contracting process.
Provide leadership on staffing, training, coaching, and performance management for the Sourcing team.
Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge through networking and events.
Ensure compliance with Menasha Corporation’s Supplier Code of Conduct.