Global Supply Chain Director — Hybrid Leader, 25% Travel

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; 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

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.