Manager, Sourcing and Supplier Management

Job Summary

The Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Management – Brakes and Suspension is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of Harley‑Davidson’s supply performance for a Category Group. This includes identifying and developing new suppliers, sourcing, contracting, and driving category/supplier strategies for motorcycle components, parts, and accessories. The function acts as the single relationship owner for quality, delivery, and cost, and supports the company’s procurement transformation and Hardwire ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assure sourcing execution and lead the Category Group’s optimal sourcing and contracting approach for direct materials.
• Identify new opportunities to leverage scale and unlock sustainable value.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to develop and execute global sourcing strategies.
• Define and implement global sourcing strategies to achieve net cost savings and mitigate raw‑material inflation.
• Establish global spend visibility, baseline category spend, current suppliers, and track future impact.
• Partner with Finance to link sourcing savings to the budget.
• Utilize volume aggregation, competitive bidding, low‑cost country sourcing, e‑auctions, should‑cost models, raw‑material indexed contracts, “preferred supplier” programs, new‑supplier identification, demand management, policy/controls, and make‑vs‑buy analyses.
• Deploy sophisticated supplier management tools such as scorecards, quarterly business reviews, annual supplier conferences, preferred‑supplier designations, and new‑supplier qualification.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide governance and reporting for productivity in partnership with the Transformation Management Office, including weekly status updates and leadership reporting.
• Work closely with Finance to track and measure savings against commitments.
• Maintain refreshed, comprehensive Category Plans aligned with lifecycle plan needs.
• Build a world‑class workforce by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Establish a rigorous internal performance‑management system with team and individual targets, scorecards, and monthly tracking.
• Achieve early wins to build confidence and embed transformation learnings into normal operations.
• Grow the team based on demonstrated impact.

Success Measures

Success will be measured by procurement spend addressed, savings achieved, and working‑capital impact (supplier payment terms), as well as the identification and impact of special projects. Prioritizing meaningful opportunities and cross‑functional collaboration are critical.

Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience at lead or below level in sourcing/category management within an industrial or engineered‑products manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading large‑scale procurement transformation efforts.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Extensive experience with category management and multi‑step strategic sourcing processes across a range of categories.
• Skilled negotiator experienced in leveraged agreements, multi‑year contracts, RFPs/e‑auctions, and should‑cost models.
• Deep experience in direct‑material strategic sourcing for Harley‑Davidson‑relevant categories, especially suspension, braking systems, cooling & lube, fuel systems, and intake systems.
• Results‑oriented with a strong record of business‑priority achievements.
• Excellent problem‑solving, supplier relationship management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support vendors and suppliers; flexible hours to support international teams as needed.

Team

Leads a Sourcing & Supplier Management team, establishing performance targets, scorecards, and monthly tracking, with direct reports and matrixed representatives from various business functions.

Pay

Pay Range: $114,700 – $172,300 (national average; actual compensation may vary based on geographic location and experience).

Benefits

• Annual bonus programs
• Health insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement program
• On‑site fitness centers and employee stores
• Employee discounts on Harley‑Davidson products and accessories

Travel

Travel required: 10 % – 25 % of the time, with up to 50 % travel possible to support vendors and suppliers.

Relocation Assistance

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.