Global Sourcing & Partnership Growth Director

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Senior Director of Sourcing & Partnership Growth Management in Houston, Texas. The role involves overseeing category strategy and sourcing initiatives to enhance profitability and drive value creation through strong supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, exceptional negotiation skills, and proficiency in data analysis. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and cost management.
• Experience with cross-functional teams, both domestically and globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage category strategy and sourcing programs to drive value creation.
• Oversee supplier negotiations to ensure cost-competitiveness.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide ongoing reporting to executive leadership on sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Global sourcing knowledge

Data analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba)

Job description

A leading food service company is seeking a Senior Director of Sourcing & Partnership Growth Management in Houston, Texas. The role involves overseeing category strategy and sourcing initiatives to enhance profitability and drive value creation through strong supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, exceptional negotiation skills, and proficiency in data analysis. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead a high-performing team.