Global Sourcing Director: Strategy, Savings & Supply Leadership

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. is seeking a Director Sourcing to lead global direct and indirect material sourcing and to shape supplier strategies for cost, quality, and innovation.

You will negotiate with suppliers, drive supplier development, and guide lean sourcing programs across a multi-billion dollar spend. The role requires twelve years in sourcing/purchasing, SAP experience, CPIM preferred, and strong leadership with ability to present to senior executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum twelve years experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of industrial suppliers, low cost country sourcing, contract manufacturing and TCO models.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and supplier development.
• Leadership skills and ability to present to senior executives; travel up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Direct global sourcing of direct and indirect materials and services.
• Develop supplier segmentation and sourcing strategies for cost, quality, and innovation.
• Lead negotiations and select suppliers; manage supplier development.
• Implement lean supply chains and identify low-cost country opportunities.
• Maintain global SOPs for Sourcing and Purchasing; oversee supplier audits.
• Prepare budgets and forecast purchase price variance and cost reductions.
• Interact with CFO, presidents, and major suppliers; support AI and continuous improvement projects.
• Direct work of managers and professionals; ensure supplier quality system compliance.

Skills

Category strategy

Supplier negotiations

Team leadership

Cost reduction

Global sourcing

Sourcing strategy

Contract manufacturing

Public speaking

Data analysis

Negotiation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. is seeking a Director Sourcing to lead global direct and indirect material sourcing and to shape supplier strategies for cost, quality, and innovation.

You will negotiate with suppliers, drive supplier development, and guide lean sourcing programs across a multi-billion dollar spend. The role requires twelve years in sourcing/purchasing, SAP experience, CPIM preferred, and strong leadership with ability to present to senior executives.