Manager, Sourcing and Supplier Management

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.