Generac
Global Sourcing Manager
Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world, is hiring a Global Sourcing Manager.
Key responsibilities include managing and implementing a global sourcing strategy that supports new product development, profitability enhancement programs (PEP), and business group growth initiatives. The role involves improving supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery, negotiating contracts with preferred suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and implement global sourcing strategy to determine competitive solutions for manufacturing.
Consolidate raw materials and suppliers.
Develop supplier relationships for cost negotiations and risk mitigation.
Communicate with vendors on performance improvements, cost reductions, and maintenance of best‑in‑class quality standards.
Research and analyze vendors for cost, quality, country of origin risk, and capacity.
Deliver solutions to secure best cost and payment terms.
Implement and manage long‑term contract agreements for quality, delivery, and cost control.
Evaluate new and existing manufacturing sources for technical capabilities, manufacturing capabilities, quality, forward progression, and cost competitiveness.
Develop a strong understanding of overseas regulations, EPA, labor laws, and currencies.
Manage daily/weekly sourcing analytics in multi‑sourcing country environments.
Set and execute cost‑saving targets to meet company goals.
Assist teams in setting priorities and readjusting as business needs change.
Monitor DPPM rates monthly.
Research alternative country of origin sources and recommend to internal teams for speed to market, quality, and cost reductions.
Manage all sourcing activities in new product developments, including purchasing initial PPAP samples.
Develop sourcing KPIs.
Collaborate with product teams on vendor relationships and negotiations over multiple product lines.
Coach and develop sourcing specialists, including performance reviews and day‑to‑day projects.
Lead supplier correspondence on purchase orders, improve terms, and quality of rejected products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Five years of global sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or related experience with proven capability in global supply chain management.
Experience in commodity management, finished goods, and component sourcing including indirect sourcing.
Available for 25% overseas and domestic travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Global sourcing and manufacturing experience in North America and Asia (additional countries a plus).
1–2 years of people‑management experience, preferably managing employees in other countries.
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system.
CPIM or APICS equivalent, or related education/experience in global sourcing, commodity management, materials management, procurement, or project management.
Ability to prioritize with strong attention to detail.
Experience analyzing and interpreting data in a procurement setting.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Hands‑on manufacturing and/or supply‑chain experience preferred.
Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts and methodologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in component sourcing including indirect sourcing.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, industry trends, tooling, injection molding processes, and metal processes (die casting, metal stamping).
Supervisory experience.
Interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong negotiating skills with proven success.
Excellent organizational skills and determination.
International sourcing experience a key plus.
Great Reasons to Work for Generac
Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
Many employee activities and scheduled events throughout the year.
Summer hours eligible (Memorial Day – Labor Day).
Community involvement: employees volunteer during storms and other events.
Fun culture with events such as Fun Days and Jeans Day.
Product loan and discount programs.
Physical Demands Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands to manipulate objects. Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25–50 pounds. Frequent computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting and close vision. Occasional travel.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
Location & Compensation Janesville, WI – $157,000.00 – $173,000.00 per year.
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Key responsibilities include managing and implementing a global sourcing strategy that supports new product development, profitability enhancement programs (PEP), and business group growth initiatives. The role involves improving supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery, negotiating contracts with preferred suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and implement global sourcing strategy to determine competitive solutions for manufacturing.
Consolidate raw materials and suppliers.
Develop supplier relationships for cost negotiations and risk mitigation.
Communicate with vendors on performance improvements, cost reductions, and maintenance of best‑in‑class quality standards.
Research and analyze vendors for cost, quality, country of origin risk, and capacity.
Deliver solutions to secure best cost and payment terms.
Implement and manage long‑term contract agreements for quality, delivery, and cost control.
Evaluate new and existing manufacturing sources for technical capabilities, manufacturing capabilities, quality, forward progression, and cost competitiveness.
Develop a strong understanding of overseas regulations, EPA, labor laws, and currencies.
Manage daily/weekly sourcing analytics in multi‑sourcing country environments.
Set and execute cost‑saving targets to meet company goals.
Assist teams in setting priorities and readjusting as business needs change.
Monitor DPPM rates monthly.
Research alternative country of origin sources and recommend to internal teams for speed to market, quality, and cost reductions.
Manage all sourcing activities in new product developments, including purchasing initial PPAP samples.
Develop sourcing KPIs.
Collaborate with product teams on vendor relationships and negotiations over multiple product lines.
Coach and develop sourcing specialists, including performance reviews and day‑to‑day projects.
Lead supplier correspondence on purchase orders, improve terms, and quality of rejected products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Five years of global sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or related experience with proven capability in global supply chain management.
Experience in commodity management, finished goods, and component sourcing including indirect sourcing.
Available for 25% overseas and domestic travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Global sourcing and manufacturing experience in North America and Asia (additional countries a plus).
1–2 years of people‑management experience, preferably managing employees in other countries.
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system.
CPIM or APICS equivalent, or related education/experience in global sourcing, commodity management, materials management, procurement, or project management.
Ability to prioritize with strong attention to detail.
Experience analyzing and interpreting data in a procurement setting.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Hands‑on manufacturing and/or supply‑chain experience preferred.
Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts and methodologies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in component sourcing including indirect sourcing.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, industry trends, tooling, injection molding processes, and metal processes (die casting, metal stamping).
Supervisory experience.
Interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong negotiating skills with proven success.
Excellent organizational skills and determination.
International sourcing experience a key plus.
Great Reasons to Work for Generac
Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
Many employee activities and scheduled events throughout the year.
Summer hours eligible (Memorial Day – Labor Day).
Community involvement: employees volunteer during storms and other events.
Fun culture with events such as Fun Days and Jeans Day.
Product loan and discount programs.
Physical Demands Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands to manipulate objects. Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25–50 pounds. Frequent computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting and close vision. Occasional travel.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
Location & Compensation Janesville, WI – $157,000.00 – $173,000.00 per year.
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