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Strategic Sourcing Manager

11.03.2024

The PALFINGER values of People, Entrepreneurship, Respect and Learning are more than words. We strive daily to create and support an atmosphere of collaboration, transparency, empowerment and customer focus so our greatest assets, our people, can harness their passion, drive and motivation to make a significant impact!

As a global company, PALFINGER offers its customers worldwide hydraulic lifting solutions and stands for the most innovative, reliable and efficient lifting, loading and handling solutions for use on commercial vehicles (PALFINGER Products). In North America, our product portfolio qualifies PALFINGER as a complete truck-equipment solution provider. Furthermore, as a PALFINGER North America Region member, PALFINGER continuously pursues our vision of being the preferred provider of truck equipment.

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PALFINGER is searching for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Hydraulics. This position will be located out of either our Council Bluffs, IA location or our Schaumburg, IL location. This position reports to the Director of Procurement for North America

Responsibilities

Responsible for the North America sourcing strategy for hydraulic equipment.
Executes sourcing activity according to the set strategy such as: screening for suppliers, evaluation and development of supplier.
Assist in monitoring local, national and international markets through constant benchmarking in order to continuously improve costs, quality and technology
Locally negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers, according to the delegation of authority rules, in the defined perimeter and manage execution of contracts to optimize company’s competitive position.
Achieve and implement savings targets for spend coverage

Qualifications

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in engineering with strong commercial mindset
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing in an international manufacturing company (preferably truck/ automobile manufacturing with focus in hydraulic
Proven capability in cost analysis
General experience in a manufacturing environment (transformation & assembly)
Proficient in MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
SAP knowledge is preferred
Fluency in one additional language is advantageous (such as Spanish)
Willingness to travel frequently within USA, Mexico, and Canada with occasional international travel to Europe. Ability to travel up to 35%.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation.
401(k) with Company match.
Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this. Other duties may be assigned.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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