Global Strategic Sourcing Director - Drive $200M Spend

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, based in Grand Rapids, seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead global spend, supplier relation management, and cost-reduction initiatives. This executive role focuses on aligning purchasing strategy with business goals, leveraging analytics, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in procurement, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and deep ERP experience, with a track record of achieving substantial

Qualifications

• 15+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, with global experience.
• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as a global leader for all spend, supply chain development, and supplier metrics.
• Direct the strategic and tactical activities of Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Management Analytics.
• Drive and ensure project management of near/on-shoring projects and activities.
• Develop and align Oracle Supplier Portal and Power BI dashboards and KPIs.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage line-item delivery schedules.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Global supply chain

ERP systems

Cost reduction

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

Oracle Supplier Portal

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company, based in Grand Rapids, seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead global spend, supplier relation management, and cost-reduction initiatives. This executive role focuses on aligning purchasing strategy with business goals, leveraging analytics, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in procurement, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and deep ERP experience, with a track record of achieving substantial