Sr. Professional Sourcing and Supply Management

Auto req ID: 59543 Title: Sr. Professional Sourcing and Supply Management Job Function: Materials and Procurement Location: JUNEAU Workplace Category: Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us? Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Sr Professional Supply Management. Job Summary This position will lead and support Indirect sourcing, contracting, and procurement strategies across multiple Indirect categories. This role will own the development of category strategies that translate business priorities, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and enterprise value opportunities into actionable procurement plans. Job Responsibilities Category Management & Leadership Lead the development and execution of category plans and global sourcing strategies leveraging industry trends, market insights, spend analytics, and stakeholder priorities. Develop multi-year category roadmaps, including supplier segmentation, demand-management opportunities, standardization, rationalization, and preferred-supplier strategies. Align procurement goals with business objectives and operational needs. Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders by challenging demand, shaping requirements, and translating business strategies into category strategies. Establish category governance routines, including stakeholder alignment forums, category reviews, pipeline management, benefits tracking, and compliance to preferred supplier and buying-channel strategies. Cost & Performance Management Ensure cost-effective buying channels & strategies are in place for assigned spend categories Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and value delivery. Measure total cost of ownership, cost avoidance, risk reduction, working capital impact, service quality, supplier innovation, and contract compliance. Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial metrics for assigned categories. Risk Management Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans. Monitor supplier market conditions, inflationary pressures, capacity constraints, geopolitical risk, business continuity exposure, and other external factors that may impact category strategies. Ensure compliance with plant safety, quality, and applicable regulatory standards Ensured compliance with contractual obligations and applicable trade regulations Sourcing & Contracting Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and award recommendations. Use market intelligence, benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and supplier capability assessments to inform sourcing strategies and negotiation plans. Negotiate complex contracts and statements of work (SOW) in collaboration with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to company policies Supplier Relationship Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with service providers Lead business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance, service levels, and align future goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement opportunities. Build supplier governance models that drive accountability, innovation, issue resolution, continuous improvement…

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