Global Supply Chain Director

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Cranston (RI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 20%

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. seeks a Global Supply Chain Director to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for a global manufacturing organization.

This high-impact leadership role combines strategic planning with hands-on procurement and supplier leadership across multiple sites. You will standardize processes, optimize logistics, manage key suppliers, and drive improvements in cost, inventory, and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations experience in multinational manufacturing.
• Hands-on procurement experience with global strategy.
• Experience managing global suppliers across multiple sites.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction skills.
• Proven ability to improve inventory performance and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with growth, cost, and inventory goals.
• Standardize processes across global manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Optimize logistics, freight, tariffs, and sourcing to reduce landed cost.
• Lead procurement activities for key suppliers and strategic categories.
• Manage supplier selection, onboarding, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Establish KPIs and reporting for service, fill rates, inventory, and cost.
• Lead a centralized team of buyers and coordinate with plant operations.
• Support engineering changes and new product introductions.
• Partner with Commercial teams to support delivery and service expectations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reductions.

Skills

Global supply chain leadership

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Leadership and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Title: Global Supply Chain Director Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type Duration: Direct Hire / Permanent Pay rate: $140,000–$180,000 base salary, with flexibility toward $190,000 for highly qualified senior-level candidates Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 20% based on company performance Travel: Approximately 25% domestic and international Job Location: Cranston, RI Work Model: hybrid, 2-3 days onsite / week Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st shift Job#: bh19194

Description: We are seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Director to lead and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy for a global manufacturing organization. This is a high-impact leadership role combining strategic supply chain management with hands‑on procurement and supplier leadership. The successful candidate will oversee a centralized global purchasing organization, manage key supplier relationships, and partner closely with manufacturing and distribution operations across multiple locations. This role will be instrumental in improving cost efficiency, inventory performance, supplier reliability, logistics strategy, and overall customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain leader who enjoys both setting global strategy and getting into the details to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, cost objectives, and inventory goals.
• Standardize and improve supply chain processes across global manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Optimize global logistics, freight, tariffs, and sourcing strategies to reduce total landed cost.
• Lead procurement activities for critical suppliers and strategic categories.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long‑term agreements with key vendors.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Resolve supplier‑related issues, including shortages, quality concerns, delivery disruptions, and escalations.
• Develop strategies to reduce excess and obsolete inventory through disciplined planning and lifecycle management.
• Establish KPIs and reporting around service levels, fill rates, inventory health, supplier performance, and cost.
• Own and improve supply chain processes, procurement workflows, vendor setup, and data governance.
• Lead a centralized team of buyers and coordinate closely with plant operations and local site leadership.
• Support engineering change orders and new product introduction initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial teams to support customer delivery and service expectations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, process standardization, and supply chain optimization.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a global team of buyers.
• Participate in hiring and training of departmental leaders.
• Organize and oversee departmental activities and priorities.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations experience within a multinational/global manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading global supply chain strategy while remaining hands‑on with procurement activities.
• Experience managing global suppliers and supporting multiple manufacturing or distribution sites.
• Strong supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost‑reduction experience.
• Proven success improving inventory performance, supply continuity, and supply chain processes.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management, sourcing, logistics, and inventory optimization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments supporting both consumable and hardware products.
• Experience with distribution‑based sourcing, such as inks, coatings, specialty materials, paper, or similar products.
• Experience sourcing engineered hardware, including fabricated metal components, servo motors, controls systems, PCBAs, or similar products.
• Knowledge of global logistics, tariffs, and international trade compliance.
• Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with NetSuite.

Work Environment & Travel

This is a hybrid position based out of the company's West Warwick, RI headquarters. The role requires approximately 25% domestic and international travel to manufacturing, supplier, and other business locations. The position is primarily office‑based, with regular mobility through manufacturing environments.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

High‑visibility leadership role with global supply chain ownership. Opportunity to influence sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier strategy. Direct leadership of a global purchasing team. Significant opportunity to drive measurable cost and operational improvements. Hybrid work environment. Competitive base salary of $140K–$180K, with flexibility toward $190K for exceptional senior‑level candidates. Annual bonus eligibility up to 20% based on company performance.

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.