Sourcing Team Manager

DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage category strategies for precision machining aligned with Total Value Performance (TVP).
• Lead sourcing and procurement efforts to reduce cost, minimize supply chain risk, and foster supplier innovation.
• Collaborate with Pre-M0 product/technology development teams to ensure procurement strategy supports early-stage development needs.
• Build and manage a competitive, innovative supply base; act as the primary point of contact for supplier issue resolution.
• Negotiate supplier contracts independently or as part of a team; oversee complex supplier selection processes.
• Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators, scorecards, and SRM processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional category, commodity, or project teams at business unit or corporate levels.
• Ensure sourcing decisions account for total cost of ownership and supply chain impacts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement best practices and compliance requirements.
• Safeguard Cummins intellectual property in supplier relationships and contracts.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications or licenses as required for export controls or sanctions compliance (if applicable).

• Category Strategy Development - Proficient in establishing supply, tooling, and technology strategies that support current and future business needs.
• Cost and Value Management - Strong capability in applying TCO methodology and managing cost competitiveness while maintaining margins.
• Supplier Relationship Management - Ability to build, manage, and evaluate collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Supply Base Risk Management - Skilled in proactive risk identification and mitigation across the supply chain.

• Negotiation Excellence - Uses structured negotiation strategies to achieve stakeholder and organizational goals.
• Business Insight - Deep understanding of business drivers, market dynamics, and Cummins' strategic objectives.
• Builds Effective Teams - Fosters diverse, high-performing teams with a shared purpose and goals.
• Develops Talent - Encourages growth and career development of team members.
• Global Perspective - Thinks broadly and applies a global mindset to procurement decisions.
• Procurement Ethics - Acts with integrity, ensures compliance, and avoids conflicts of interest.
• Intellectual Property Management - Ensures Cummins' IP rights are protected through proper legal engagement and contractual clarity.
• Communication and Influence - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.

• Significant and progressive experience in sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven track record of managing complex machining processes within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and implementing procurement strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Familiarity with global supply chain structures and international supplier management.