Strategic Sourcing Contract Specialist
Posting Start Date: 6/26/25
Job Location (Short): Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941
Requisition ID: 33462
Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Business required. An associate’s degree in combination with relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant working experience
• Experience working in an ERP environment. SAP knowledge highly preferred
• Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) necessary
• Ability to build professional working relationships internally and externally
• Analytical/critical thinking skills
• Ability to document process and procedures
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Must be able to prioritize assignments
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) with a strong focus on customer service
• Ability to apply innovative thinking, exercise independent judgment, explore alternatives, recommend outcomes and establish a course of action to accomplish specific goals

COMPANY INFORMATION

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/

• Drafts, negotiates, and manages contracts with Komatsu suppliers to ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks
• Owns the Legal SharePoint Repository and is responsible for adding new suppliers and cleaning up the current database.
• Monitors contract performance, resolving disputes and ensuring suppliers meet agreed-upon deliverables and service levels.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• Builds and maintains long-term partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring collaboration and mutual success.
• Facilitates regular communication with suppliers and internal teams to address challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Fosters strong relationships with internal teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business objectives.
• Develops and facilitates internal contract and negotiation trainings for NA
• Supports Corporate Strategic Sourcing team with special project tasks where assigned
• Assist Strategic Souring Manager with Supplier Annual Business Reviews