Global Sourcing Strategy Lead

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive value across defined commodities. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, identify sources, negotiate prices and delivery, and own the supplier relationship globally.

The role requires strong negotiation, project leadership, and international experience, with up to 25% travel. Bachelor’s degree or higher and Fortune 500 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing with a Fortune 500 company.
• Strong commodity experience within global sourcing.
• Proven negotiating skills, leadership/management, and project leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• International business experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt (plus).

Responsibilities

• Drive lower costs through regional/global consolidation.
• Predict marketplace events and develop long-range strategy and short-term contingency plans.
• Show strong interpersonal skills to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Manage multiple projects and activities with competing priorities.
• Select and develop suppliers into strategic partners bringing value and innovation to the supply chain.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and make/buy analyses.
• Measure and report supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Leadership by influence

Global mindset

Multi-project management

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business/technical field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive value across defined commodities. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, identify sources, negotiate prices and delivery, and own the supplier relationship globally.

The role requires strong negotiation, project leadership, and international experience, with up to 25% travel. Bachelor’s degree or higher and Fortune 500 experience are preferred.