Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

MAS HVAC, Inc; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision benefits

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA / FSA options

401k matching

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Gradian is seeking aDirector of Strategic Sourcing to lead the rapid scaling of its hyperscale data center cooling business. You will build a high-performing team, own supplier relationships, and define strategies that ensure supply continuity across critical product categories and partners.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic sourcing, governance, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on cost competitiveness and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing sourcing teams and supplier ecosystems.
• Experience developing sourcing governance, processes, and performance metrics for growth."
• Track record in negotiating long-term supplier agreements and MSAs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead Gradian's Strategic Sourcing organization with a high-performing team.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies to secure capacity and supply continuity.
• Build and mentor sourcing leaders, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Own executive-level supplier relationships and commercial negotiations (pricing, MSAs, MOUs).
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and leadership to align sourcing with product roadmaps and growth.
• Establish governance, metrics, and processes driving cost competitiveness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Leadership

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Financial acumen

Change management

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Gradian is seeking aDirector of Strategic Sourcing to lead the rapid scaling of its hyperscale data center cooling business. You will build a high-performing team, own supplier relationships, and define strategies that ensure supply continuity across critical product categories and partners.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic sourcing, governance, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on cost competitiveness and risk mitigation.