Director of Strategic Sourcing

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Business Group seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to drive global spend strategy, supplier development, and cost optimization. You will lead cross-functional teams across Purchasing, Sourcing, and Analytics, aligning efforts with nearshoring/onshoring initiatives and strong contract negotiations.

This role focuses on data-driven decisions, KPI development, and impactful savings across direct and indirect spend, with global supplier partnerships and compliance considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global strategic sourcing programs.
• Data-driven cost optimization experience.
• Strong supplier development and negotiation track record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global leader for spend, supplier metrics, and supply chain development.
• Direct strategic and tactical activities across Purchasing, Sourcing, and Analytics.
• Drive nearshoring/onshoring projects with strong PM discipline.
• Develop and align KPIs and dashboards using Oracle Supplier Portal and Power BI.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Manage spend up to $200M and determine budget needs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

Data analytics

Vendor management

Project management

Tools

Oracle Supplier Portal

Power BI

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 target s, 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