SOURCING SPECIALIST - WHOLEGOODS

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are breaking new ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we deliver solutions that benefit people—and they are possible thanks to people like you.

About the role

Wholegoods Products are managed and/or sourced within the CNH purchasing department, but the actual production is completed by an external OEM or Contracted Supplier. Wholegoods products include, but are not limited to, complete tractors, construction machinery, attachments, and associated service parts. The Commodity Sourcing Specialist for Wholegoods oversees the procurement of these products, serving as commodity purchasing, product development purchasing, and procurement functions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Platforms, Marketing, Brands, Corporate Development, and Parts to achieve the company's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as Commodity Purchasing and Product Development (PD) Purchasing, developing and executing sourcing strategies to support new product programs and achieve timing, cost, quality, delivery, market share, and margin objectives.
• Lead sourcing activities from initial supplier selection through product launch and lifecycle support, including Global Compact Tractor and Global Loader and Attachment programs in AG and other CE wholegoods.
• Own purchased product cost and key supplier relationships, serving as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders and managing strategic supplier partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management, including long-term agreements (LTAs), contract amendments, pricing strategies, commercial savings, raw material pricing, and other cost optimization initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities while balancing commercial objectives, product competitiveness, and long-term supplier sustainability.
• Ensure supply continuity and mitigate supplier and supply-chain risk to support operational and customer requirements.
• Manage Parts & Service and aftermarket requirements for associated products, including supplier, pricing, contract, and lifecycle needs.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Global Product Platforms, Marketing, Commercial Brands, Material Management, Lifecycle, Legal, Logistics, and Parts & Service to achieve revenue, margin, delivery, quality, and program objectives.
• Coordinate supplier involvement, regional requirements, and product configurations to support new product offerings, commercial requirements, and revenue growth.
• Manage ERP/system readiness and pricing alignment to ensure successful product launches and ongoing operational execution.
• Align technical, commercial, and operational objectives across suppliers and internal stakeholders, with the role focused approximately 80% on strategic activities and 20% on operational execution.
• Analyze and evaluate external price trends and new product offerings to reduce overall purchasing costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components, and/or operations and develop supply recommendations.
• Ensure suppliers can meet forecasted demand.
• Coordinate efforts in the reduction of purchasing/engineering costs and establish cost for new products.
• Participate in design and/or technical reviews.
• Select, recommend, and manage relationships with major suppliers, vendors, or sub-contractors to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or other relevant experience.

Pay

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

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