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Director of Strategic Sourcing
$ 120000.00 - $ 150000.00
Posted 08/13/2026
Permanent/Direct Hire
Permanent/Direct Hire
Job ID:
27579
Job Description
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.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the global leader for all spend, supply chain development, and supplier metrics
- Direct strategic and tactical activities across Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Management Analytics
- Drive, align, and ensure strong project management for all nearshoring and onshoring projects and activities
- Globally develop and align the team around Oracle Supplier Portal and Power BI application dashboards and KPIs
- Lead contract line-item delivery schedules, leasing programs, and strategic contract negotiations with suppliers
- Manage spend of up to $200M and determine budget needs for assigned projects
- Achieve year-over-year cost savings in both direct and indirect spend, including consultant engagements
- Drive the Value Creation Plan (VCP) through strategic sourcing elements and critical savings projects
- Define supplier quality systems and scorecard metrics for monthly and quarterly reporting
- Use data analysis and reporting to support supply chain strategies and cost reduction efforts
- Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to set launch quantities for new products
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships while providing meaningful analysis
- Optimize inbound and outbound logistics to reduce cost and improve inventory holdings
- Partner with legal and cross-functional teams to develop and execute the spend plan
- Manage necessary trade compliance processes for both internal requirements and government mandates
- Identify critical suppliers and negotiate long-term contracts that define prices, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery timelines, and commercial terms and conditions
- Lead teams through make-versus-buy decisions and achieve cost optimization projects
- Provide effective coaching, mentoring, and global team development across a matrix operations environment
- Coach and develop others to ensure organizational success; identify talent and provide opportunities to learn and grow; recognize great performance; provide ongoing feedback; and address performance issues decisively and quickly
Job Requirements
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 sourcing
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and expert-level experience with ERP systems
- Communication Skills: Ability to think logically and strategically while supporting business objectives; effective written and verbal communication skills
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