Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Indirect Material, Services, Transportation & Facilities

Dometic Corporation•Elkhart, IN

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dometic is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager within its Supply Chain capability at the Elkhart-Industrial Parkway location. The position reports to the Director of Procurement and Sourcing and supports the Director of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing. It leads the development and execution of regional and global sourcing strategies across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories, including transportation, logistics, warehousing, facilities, real estate, MRO, capital expenditures, professional services, IT, utilities, corporate services, and other indirect materials and services. The role manages sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through implementation and supplier performance management. It develops multi-year category roadmaps aligned with business objectives, growth plans, cost-reduction targets, and operational needs, while evaluating market trends, cost drivers, industry developments, and supply risks. The position also leads transportation and logistics sourcing and optimization, supports real estate and facilities sourcing and negotiations, and manages supplier selection, contracts, relationships, performance, and risk. The manager builds business cases and total-cost-of-ownership models, delivers cost reduction and other financial improvement targets, and leads fact-based commercial negotiations. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, IT, Legal, Human Resources, and executive leaders on sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives. Dometic describes the environment as dynamic, fast-paced, global, and hybrid, with opportunities to grow and take on new challenges.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
Demonstrated success managing multiple indirect spend categories in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience sourcing transportation, logistics, warehousing, and indirect services.
Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and supplier contract development.
Strong experience developing sourcing strategies and delivering measurable cost reduction results.
Experience performing supplier financial analysis, risk assessments, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, category management, and supplier relationship management.
Ability to manage competing priorities across a broad portfolio of spend categories with limited supervision.
Strategic mindset able to balance long-term objectives and short-term business needs.
Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.
Analytical, fact-based decision-making ability.
Self-directed, highly motivated, and comfortable operating in a lean organization.
Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar spend categories and develop sourcing strategies with minimal oversight.
Strong project leadership and change management capabilities.
Proficiency with data analytics, Power BI, advanced Excel tools, and AI-enabled productivity solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing real estate, facility services, lease agreements, warehouse operations, and capital projects.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or distribution operations.
Experience working with global suppliers and international sourcing initiatives.
Experience leading supplier transitions, network optimization, or large-scale procurement transformation projects.
Experience supporting private equity, public company, or multinational manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute regional and global sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment through implementation and supplier performance management.
Build multi-year category roadmaps aligned with business objectives, growth plans, cost targets, and operational requirements.
Evaluate market trends, cost drivers, industry developments, and supply risks to identify opportunities and mitigate business exposure.
Lead sourcing for domestic and international transportation, parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean and air freight, 3PL providers, warehousing, and logistics services.
Develop transportation optimization strategies focused on service, cost, capacity, and risk management.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to identify network optimization and logistics improvement opportunities.
Support sourcing for facility leases, warehouse facilities, distribution centers, office locations, facility services, utilities, maintenance contracts, and real estate projects.
Lead commercial negotiations for leases, renewals, amendments, service agreements, and related supplier contracts.
Evaluate facility-related spend and identify operating cost reductions while maintaining service levels.
Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier development, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
Negotiate commercial agreements covering pricing, payment terms, service-level agreements, liability provisions, warranties, termination rights, and other key terms.
Develop executive-level supplier relationships and drive accountability to performance metrics and continuous improvement.
Build business cases, total cost of ownership models, should-cost analyses, and sourcing recommendations.
Deliver annual cost reduction, productivity, working capital, and cash flow improvement targets.
Lead fact-based negotiations using market intelligence, benchmarking, cost modeling, and supplier collaboration.
Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, IT, Legal, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
Provide sourcing leadership for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, footprint optimization projects, and operational transformation activities.
Influence stakeholders across organizational levels and communicate sourcing strategies and business impacts effectively.