Manager, Sourcing and Supplier Management

Auto req ID: 57993 
Title: Manager, Sourcing and Supplier Management 
Job Function: Materials and Procurement 
Location: PDC
Workplace Category: Onsite 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Shift: SHIFT1 

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a  Manager, Sourcing and Supplier Management.

Job Summary

The Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Management-  Brakes and Suspension is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of Harley-Davidson’s supply performance for a Category Group.  This includes oversight and execution of identifying and developing new suppliers, sourcing, contracting, and driving category/supplier strategies for our motorcycle components, parts, and accessories.  

The Sourcing & Supplier Management function acts as the single relationship owner for quality, delivery, and cost of H-D’s suppliers and will help deliver best-in-class results to achieve our Hardwire ambitions. This role will also deliver our ongoing procurement transformation to enable generations of riders to experience the joy of riding a Harley-Davidson.

This is a transformational role, so it will require strategic thinking, effective problem structuring, and the ability to influence diverse teams.

The Manager of Sourcing & Supplier Management - Brakes and Suspension will work through a team of direct reports and matrixed representatives from business functions.  The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional and global leadership to determine key Sourcing & Supplier Management goals and execute a plan to meet Harley-Davidson’s Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Product Development goals. 

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Key responsibilities will include oversight and assurance of sourcing execution, leadership of the Category Group which defines the optimal sourcing and contracting approach for the Category Group’s direct materials, and identification of new opportunities to better leverage H-D’s scale and unlock sustainable value for our company and customers; Work with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance for Global Sourcing strategy development and execution.
• Define and implement Global Sourcing strategies for all major categories to achieve net cost savings and mitigate near-term raw material inflation.
• Establish global spend visibility to clearly define category spend baselines, current suppliers, and track go-forward impact.
• Partner with Finance to link Sourcing savings to the budget.
• Sourcing strategies will include volume aggregation, competitive bidding, low-cost country sourcing, eAuctions, should-cost models, raw material indexed contracts, “preferred supplier” programs, identification of new suppliers, demand management, policy/controls, and make vs. buy.
• Deploy sophisticated supplier management, including supplier/distributor scorecards, quarterly supplier business reviews, annual supplier conferences, “preferred supplier” designation, qualification of new suppliers, etc.

Organization:

• Leading a Sourcing & Supplier Management team, establish a rigorous internal performance management system, including team and individual-level targets, scorecards, and monthly tracking.
• Achieve early wins to build organizational confidence and momentum; Embed learnings from the transformation project into our normal way of operating.
• Ability to grow the team going forward based on demonstrated impact.

Essential Job Functions:

• In partnership with the Transformation Management Office, provide governance and reporting for productivity, providing weekly status updates, leadership reporting, and working closely with Finance to track and measure savings against commitments.
• Ensure the team develops and maintains refreshed, comprehensive Category Plans aligned with our lifecycle plan needs.
• Build a world-class workforce that creates competitive advantage by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.

Success will be measured based on:

• For procurement: spend addressed, savings achieved, and working capital impact (supplier payment terms).
• For special projects: projects identified and impact delivered.  Prioritizing the most meaningful opportunities and working cross-functionally are critical to success.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required  
• APICS/NAPM, CPIM or CPM certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience Requirments

• Minimum 8 years’ experience at Lead and below level(s) in Sourcing /Category Management at an industrial or engineered products manufacturing company.
• Experience and success leading a large-scale procurement transformation effort.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Experienced with category management and multi-step strategic sourcing processes in a range of categories.
• Skilled negotiator. 
• Experience with leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts, RFPs/eAuctions, and should-cost models.
• Deep experience in direct material strategic sourcing in H-D relevant categories.
  
  • For Handling Group: experience in Suspension, Braking Systems (Foundational & Advanced), Cooling & Lube, Fuel Systems, Intake System.
• Highly results-oriented and focused on business priorities with a successful record of accomplishments. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills – able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assess viable solutions.  Develop and execute comprehensive action plans.
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including the ability to assess and manage priorities.
• Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical expertise.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to travel to support vendors, suppliers, etc., up to 50% of the time.
• Able to work flexible hours to support international teams, as needed.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: Yes  
Travel Required: 10 - 25%  
Pay Range: $114,700 - $172,300 
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer  
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)