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The Sourcing Manager for Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS is part of the Sourcing Management Team (SMT) and Site Management Team. He or she will drive sourcing and procurement activities for the local site, lead the Olathe procurement and SQA team, and ensure procurement compliance, sustainability, and cost, quality, and delivery performance.

• Represent the Olathe team in the Sourcing leadership team, define the long-term strategy with the Site Management Team, set joint targets, align sourcing projects, and proactively drive improvements.
• Lead operational procurement for the Olathe site to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability; provide input for monthly financial reviews, report cost evolution and sourcing KPIs, and act as the first escalation point for logistics/manufacturing teams regarding supplier delivery or quality issues.
• Support the team in New Product Development (NPD) projects by identifying and selecting suppliers, driving operations agenda towards R&D in NPDs (standardization, supplier consolidation, supply resilience, etc.), and supporting the implementation of global category strategies.
• Define clear local sourcing strategies that build the capabilities needed for long‑term growth and sustainability, drive cost‑out programs for HCD, including target setting, performance follow‑up, and governance/reporting.
• Work with SMT and R&D to identify new suppliers and cost‑cutting ideas for existing machines; develop and manage relationships with key and complex suppliers, including high‑spend and multi‑commodity negotiations, to drive innovation and cost savings.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current business trends, industry changes, cost drivers, pricing, market conditions, and economic indicators to identify new or alternative suppliers as needed; conduct business review meetings and governance sessions with critical suppliers focused on market intelligence, innovation, and sourcing risk evaluation.
• Coordinate corporate compliance and sustainability work by driving the procurement part of the overall agenda for the site.
• Work with the rest of SMT to set up a resilient supply chain, identifying, evaluating, and managing risks across multiple commodities and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensure effective achievement of business objectives through leadership of the procurement team; set departmental and individual objectives and KPIs, manage performance, develop and motivate staff, provide feedback and appraisal, manage talent within the function, and support global talent efforts with Corporate HR.
• Build relevant functional and continuous improvement skills and capabilities in the workforce, and drive the Husqvarna culture within the team.

• Solid knowledge of AS400, MRP processes, basic inventory principles, SAP, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong negotiation and strategic mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering preferred (not required).
• Experience in R&D, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or related business experience in a manufacturing environment required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching and no vesting.
• Employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products.
• Education assistance program.
• First‑time home buyer assistance.
• Paid parental leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re‑assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Huskensing prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.