Global Strategic Sourcing Director | Hybrid (Durham)

Fortrea; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Director, Global Strategic Sourcing to lead and develop a world-class sourcing and category management function. This role collaborates with stakeholders across the enterprise to translate strategy into category priorities and value creation.

Hybrid role based in the Durham/NC area, with a pathway to drive savings, supplier performance, and governance for assigned categories while aligning with Fortrea’s enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience directing global teams.
• Strong knowledge of category management and sourcing methodologies.
• Experience in a matrixed organization with multiple priorities.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving capability and business impact focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of category and sourcing managers.
• Own strategy, governance, and performance outcomes for assigned categories.
• Partner with executives to shape functional strategy and multi-year roadmaps.
• Drive savings, service levels, and stakeholder satisfaction while ensuring compliance.
• Lead cross-functional projects including RFXs and supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Global team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a Director, Global Strategic Sourcing to lead and develop a world-class sourcing and category management function. This role collaborates with stakeholders across the enterprise to translate strategy into category priorities and value creation.

Hybrid role based in the Durham/NC area, with a pathway to drive savings, supplier performance, and governance for assigned categories while aligning with Fortrea’s enterprise objectives.