Global Procurement Strategy Director

ADI Global Distribution; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate eligibility

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Cross-functional leadership exposure

Job summary

ADI Global Distribution in Charlotte, NC seeks a Sr. Director of Procurement to lead global sourcing, supplier relations, and cost optimization across functions including engineering, operations, and finance.

This role demands strategic vision and cross-functional collaboration to deliver competitive advantages and supply continuity. You will manage $300M+ budgets, shape risk management, multi-sourcing, and supplier transitions, with a focus on total cost of ownership and Lean principles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing with global scope.
• Proven contract negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.
• Experience managing large spend categories and driving cost savings.
• Expertise in cost modeling, financial analysis, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term and short-term strategic procurement plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead global procurement teams to deliver cost savings, supply continuity, supplier quality and operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including negotiation of complex contracts and development of supplier performance management strategies.
• Oversee supplier transitions, including insourcing, outsourcing, and supplier consolidations to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Finance, to support new product introductions and strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive implementation of cost analytics, should-cost models, and value engineering to achieve total cost of ownership savings.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including multi-sourcing and contingency planning.
• Lead the development and implementation of procurement processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage large procurement budgets ($300M+) and drive achievement of financial targets, including CE/VE savings and working capital improvements.
• Act as a mentor and coach to procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost modeling

Financial analysis

Risk management

Six Sigma/Lean

Tools

SAP

e-sourcing platforms

Project management tools

Job description

ADI Global Distribution in Charlotte, NC seeks a Sr. Director of Procurement to lead global sourcing, supplier relations, and cost optimization across functions including engineering, operations, and finance.

This role demands strategic vision and cross-functional collaboration to deliver competitive advantages and supply continuity. You will manage $300M+ budgets, shape risk management, multi-sourcing, and supplier transitions, with a focus on total cost of ownership and Lean principles.