Director, Strategic Sourcing

Jobtailor

Rogers (MN)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Sourcing leader to set multi-year direction across commodity portfolios, lead major negotiations, and align strategies with growth, NPI and cost goals.

The role requires 10+ years in sourcing and 5+ years in leadership, with direct experience in complex portfolios and global supplier management. MBA or advanced degree and relevant certifications are preferred. Travel 30-50% may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations or related field.
MBA or Master's degree.
10+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering or related experience.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including responsibility for developing sourcing or category talent.
Significant experience leading complex commodity portfolios, major supplier negotiations and supplier strategy initiatives.
Demonstrated success delivering cost-out, supplier performance and resiliency outcomes through a team.
Strong executive communication, financial acumen, analytical capability, negotiation judgment and ability to influence cross-functional decisions.
Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time as required to meet business needs.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Global industrial manufacturing or engineered-products experience
CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CPIM, APICS or related certification
Experience leading global supplier portfolios or complex direct-material categories
Experience with should-cost, index agreements, value engineering, supplier development, supplier risk and sourcing analytics

Responsibilities

Set multi-year sourcing direction and priorities across assigned commodity portfolios.
Review, challenge and approve commodity strategies developed by the team.
Align portfolio strategies with business growth, plant and NPI priorities, cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
Allocate people and resources across commodities, supplier risks, sourcing initiatives and business priorities.
Own portfolio cost-out targets, sourcing funnel development and value-delivery commitments.
Ensure sufficient opportunity pipeline and funnel coverage to achieve annual savings goals.
Establish portfolio KPI and performance-review routines and drive corrective action.
Drive accountability for supplier cost, quality, delivery, inventory, capability and resiliency outcomes.
Lead major supplier negotiations, supplier escalations and executive supplier relationships.
Drive supplier consolidation, supplier development and dual-source resiliency strategies.
Approve supplier selection recommendations and sourcing awards within policy thresholds.
Set negotiation mandates and walk-away positions for major sourcing events and supplier decisions.
Use market intelligence, should-cost analysis, index-based pricing and total cost of ownership to guide commercial decisions.
Represent Sourcing with Operations & Supply Chain, Engineering, NPI, Planning, Quality, Finance and division leadership.
Bring recommendations, risks and tradeoffs to supplier, portfolio and business decision forums.
Clarify decision rights and handoffs across sourcing and purchasing functions.
Connect commodity strategy, supplier selection, pricing and negotiations to plant purchasing execution.
Lead, mentor, manage and staff a team of Category Managers and Sourcing employees.
Develop talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development strategies.
Set goals, provide feedback and facilitate professional growth opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Commodity Portfolio Management

Should-Cost Analysis

Value Engineering

Sourcing Analytics

Supplier Risk Management

Negotiation Judgment

Financial Acumen

Executive Communication

Analytical Capability

Influencing Cross-Functional Decisions

Cost Reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations or related field

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

Set multi-year sourcing direction and priorities across assigned commodity portfolios
Review, challenge and approve commodity strategies developed by the team
Align portfolio strategies with business growth, plant and NPI priorities, cost competitiveness and supply continuity
Allocate people and resources across commodities, supplier risks, sourcing initiatives and business priorities
Own portfolio cost-out targets, sourcing funnel development and value-delivery commitments
Ensure sufficient opportunity pipeline and funnel coverage to achieve annual savings goals
Establish portfolio KPI and performance-review routines and drive corrective action
Drive accountability for supplier cost, quality, delivery, inventory, capability and resiliency outcomes
Lead major supplier negotiations, supplier escalations and executive supplier relationships
Drive supplier consolidation, supplier development and dual-source resiliency strategies
Approve supplier selection recommendations and sourcing awards within policy thresholds
Set negotiation mandates and walk-away positions for major sourcing events and supplier decisions
Use market intelligence, should-cost analysis, index-based pricing and total cost of ownership to guide commercial decisions
Represent Sourcing with Operations & Supply Chain, Engineering, NPI, Planning, Quality, Finance and division leadership
Bring recommendations, risks and tradeoffs to supplier, portfolio and business decision forums
Clarify decision rights and handoffs across sourcing and purchasing functions
Connect commodity strategy, supplier selection, pricing and negotiations to plant purchasing execution
Lead, mentor, manage and staff a team of Category Managers and Sourcing employees
Develop talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development strategies
Set goals, provide feedback and facilitate professional growth opportunities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations or related field
10+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering or related experience
5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including responsibility for developing sourcing or category talent
Significant experience leading complex commodity portfolios, major supplier negotiations and supplier strategy initiatives
Demonstrated success delivering cost-out, supplier performance and resiliency outcomes through a team
Strong executive communication, financial acumen, analytical capability, negotiation judgment and ability to influence cross-functional decisions
Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time as required to meet business needs
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Global industrial manufacturing or engineered-products experience
MBA or Master's degree
CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CPIM, APICS or related certification
Experience leading global supplier portfolios or complex direct-material categories
Experience with should-cost, index agreements, value engineering, supplier development, supplier risk and sourcing analytics

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiation, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on cost reduction and supplier performance. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while aligning sourcing initiatives with business objectives and operational needs.

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