Director, Indirect Supply Chain Strategy

ADP, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Solutions in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Director of Indirect Sourcing to lead a team of Commodity Managers, develop strategies, and govern supplier contracts across Transportation, Facilities, MRO, and CAPEX. You will align sourcing with business goals and drive TCO improvements.

The role requires global supplier partnerships, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Finance, and Operations, and a track record of delivering savings in a matrix organization. Travel up to 40% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (supply chain, business, engineering) with practical experience.
• 8–12 years of experience in global manufacturing with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience sourcing 3PL, Logistics, MRO, Facilities & Leases and Capital Equipment.
• Experience partnering with leaders across Finance, Engineering, HR, Sales, Manufacturing and IT.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, values-based leadership for the regional procurement organization.
• Own development and execution of sourcing strategies across all categories in scope, including targets and timelines.
• Build and transform Indirect Procurement with in-house capabilities and performance-focused culture.
• Design and champion global buying channels to enhance user experience and efficiency.
• Lead global/regional sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or engineering

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Steele Solutions in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Director of Indirect Sourcing to lead a team of Commodity Managers, develop strategies, and govern supplier contracts across Transportation, Facilities, MRO, and CAPEX. You will align sourcing with business goals and drive TCO improvements.

The role requires global supplier partnerships, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Finance, and Operations, and a track record of delivering savings in a matrix organization. Travel up to 40% is possible.