Global Sourcing & Procurement Director

Knowles Corporation; Itasca (IL); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Knowles Corporation seeks a Global Procurement Director to lead a global procurement organization spanning direct materials across North America, Mexico, and Asia. You will partner with operations, engineering, quality, and finance to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and build strategic supplier partnerships.

The role entails directing strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and executive-level negotiations while driving measurable cost improvements and supply risk management for multi-site

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
• MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing global procurement and/or category management organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing direct material categories within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven success negotiating and managing complex global supply agreements.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities across diverse geographic regions.
• Strong track record of developing and implementing global sourcing and category management strategies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10–15% as business needs require.
• On‑site presence required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for a global procurement organization consisting of Global Category Managers and purchasing professionals.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for key direct material categories.
• Establish procurement objectives, KPIs, and talent development plans aligned with business priorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Lead executive-level supplier business reviews and governance processes.
• Promote supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including long-term supply agreements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop contingency plans and ensure supply continuity across manufacturing sites.
• Drive procurement cost savings, working capital optimization, and KPI reporting.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Global sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost management

Leadership

Risk management

Data-driven decisions

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or advanced degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Knowles Corporation seeks a Global Procurement Director to lead a global procurement organization spanning direct materials across North America, Mexico, and Asia. You will partner with operations, engineering, quality, and finance to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and build strategic supplier partnerships.

The role entails directing strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and executive-level negotiations while driving measurable cost improvements and supply risk management for multi-site