Director of Strategic Sourcing - 27579

Our global manufacturing customer is looking for a strategic, data-driven Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead global spend strategy, supplier development, cost optimization, and high-impact sourcing initiatives. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide supply chain performance, build strong global partnerships, and drive measurable value across a complex manufacturing environment.

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What You'll Do:Serve as the global leader for all spend, supply chain development, and supplier metricsDirect strategic and tactical activities across Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Management AnalyticsDrive, align, and ensure strong project management for all nearshoring and onshoring projects and activitiesGlobally develop and align the team around Oracle Supplier Portal and Power BI application dashboards and KPIsLead contract line-item delivery schedules, leasing programs, and strategic contract negotiations with suppliersManage spend of up to $200M and determine budget needs for assigned projectsAchieve year-over-year cost savings in both direct and indirect spend, including consultant engagementsDrive the Value Creation Plan (VCP) through strategic sourcing elements and critical savings projectsDefine supplier quality systems and scorecard metrics for monthly and quarterly reportingUse data analysis and reporting to support supply chain strategies and cost reduction effortsCoordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to set launch quantities for new productsBuild and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships while providing meaningful analysisOptimize inbound and outbound logistics to reduce cost and improve inventory holdingsPartner with legal and cross-functional teams to develop and execute the spend planManage necessary trade compliance processes for both internal requirements and government mandatesIdentify critical suppliers and negotiate long-term contracts that define prices, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery timelines, and commercial terms and conditionsLead teams through make-versus-buy decisions and achieve cost optimization projectsProvide effective coaching, mentoring, and global team development across a matrix operations environmentCoach and develop others to ensure organizational success; identify talent and provide xzbcwsv opportunities to learn and grow; recognize great performance; provide ongoing feedback; and address performance issues decisively
What You'll Bring:Work Experience: 15 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain, including strategic sourcing, knowledge of the procurement module of an ERP system, and experience in global sourcingEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fieldComputer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and expert-level experience with ERP systemsCommunication Skills: Ability to think logically and strategically while supporting business objectives; effective written and verbal communication skills