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The Strategic Sourcing Specialist III is an individual contributor responsible for managing the sourcing of medium‑ to high‑complexity production parts for CNH Industrial’s North American manufacturing plants. This role supports the development and execution of the strategic direction for assigned Mechanical Commodities and requires exceptional communication skills, strong organizational and time‑management capabilities, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal cross‑functional teams.
Job Responsibility:
Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and sourcing activities for assigned commodities across North American operations, while supporting global sourcing initiatives with the global commodity team.
Develop and implement regional and global supply base strategies that achieve the lowest total cost across quality, delivery, lead time, service, and unit cost.
Support new product launch initiatives by developing sourcing and cost‑reduction strategies, leveraging common parts and platforms to meet program timing, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Lead complex negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, and risk mitigation.
Negotiate, implement, and manage MSAs and LTAs that deliver best‑in‑class total value and support organizational cost‑reduction goals.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to understand requirements, budgets, and operational challenges.
Translate business needs effective sourcing strategies that support performance and long‑term competitiveness.
Drive supplier segmentation, performance scorecards, and strategic business reviews.
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and long‑term value creation.
Identify and execute cost‑reduction opportunities through data analysis, market tests, and supplier collaboration.
Drive product cost savings and process improvements to support annual budget performance.
Monitor and analyze industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
Use market intelligence to proactively manage risk and shape long‑term commodity strategies.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field along with a minimum of 8 years of purchasing experience.
Ability to travel up to 20% - domestic and international (majority of travel will be domestic).
Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel (to include pivot tables and v-look ups)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and computer skills
Excellent ability to work as a team within purchasing, other functions, and with locations worldwide
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge/experience of raw material analysis and tracking systems
Experience in analyzing, selecting/recommending, approving and auditing suppliers for different product platforms within a multi-plant manufacturing environment, based upon supplier capability relative to designing, supporting, quality and manufacturing
Strong negotiation background with knowledge of corporate purchasing practices and strategies that bring about closure of long-term agreements reflecting positive results that contribute to organizational/departmental goals
Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies
Proven experience in mitigating supplier delivery, cost, and relationship issues with positive outcome for the company
Ability to facilitate and lead technical and commercial meetings that require multiple cross functional participants
What we offer:
Hybrid work arrangements (3 days in office/2 days remote)
Savings & Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility & Family building support
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off