Direct Materials Sourcing Specialist

Description

About INNIO Group:

INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable flexible transient decentralizedmodularand efficient track recordofinnovation INNIO designs manufactures and services highperformance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha company delivers power for applications including data centers microgrids grid stabilization industrialenergyand gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed baseacross approximately100 countriesas of December 31 2025 supported by a resilient highmargin services business that delivers longterm recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand acceleratesdriven by AIelectrificationand grid constraintsINNIO enables scalable behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency fast start capability strongtransientperformanceand fuel flexibility including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employsover5000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

We are seeking a Direct Material Procurement Specialist to join our supply chain team in Waukesha this role you will support category strategy development and execute key supply chain initiatives. You will proactively assess supplier capabilities analyze spend data and drive cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

What youll do:

Category Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and execution of category strategies and key supply chain initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes tools and workflows.

Supplier Management

• Proactively assess supplier capabilities capacity and potential supply risks.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance including On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Request and analyze supplier quotations using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) logic.
• Support complex supplier negotiations and preparation activities for the Global Category Leader (GCL).
• Conduct shortage root cause analysis with the planning team prior to escalation to GCL.

Cost & Data Analysis

• Analyze spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support execution and tracking of cost savings projects.
• Monitor market trends that impact material costs (raw materials exchange rates etc.).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with engineering production planning finance and other internal teams to understand requirements and align procurement activities.
• Support additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Sourcing Manager or GCL team.

What youll have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field.
• Strong technical aptitude and business acumen with proven influencing negotiation and facilitation skills developed through at least 3 years of experience in sourcing procurement supply chain management or a related field. Proven track record in project management risk management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results.
• Reciprocating engine knowledge/skills (preferred).
• Strong knowledge/skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and procurement processes.
• Entrepreneurial intrinsically motivated mindset with demonstrated ownership of responsibilities.
• Team player mentality and continuous improvement mindset.

What make you stand out:

• Familiarity with reciprocating engine components manufacturing processes and key suppliers.

Additional Details:

• Location: Waukesha WI
• Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.

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