Director of Sourcing

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Overview

The Director of Sourcing designs and executes long-term procurement strategies, focusing on cost reduction, quality, risk management, and innovation by leading teams, negotiating contracts, analyzing markets, and building strong supplier partnerships to align sourcing with overall business goals. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, overseeing supplier performance, implementing new product development sourcing, and leveraging technology for efficiency, ensuring supply chain resilience and competitive advantage.

Areas of Key Focus

Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, lead and mentor procurement teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Supplier Management: Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, drive performance (quality, delivery, cost), and develop strategic supplier development programs.

Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze spend, conduct market analysis, and implement total cost of ownership (TCO) strategies.

Risk Mitigation: Develop strategies to manage supply chain disruptions, assess vendor risk, and ensure supply continuity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing with business objectives, especially for new product introductions (NPI).

Market & Technology: Stay current on market trends, commodities, and procurement technologies (e-procurement) to drive innovation.

Core Duties & Accountabilities

• Lead the entire sourcing lifecycle: market analysis, RFP, negotiation, contract execution, and management.
• Drive supplier quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Implement and manage supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
• Contribute to long-range product planning and technology roadmaps.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and large-scale, international agreements across a diverse supplier base
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

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