North America Sourcing Strategy Director

Petmate; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Petmate is seeking a Sourcing Category Director to oversee end-to-end sourcing for assigned categories in North America. You will research suppliers, develop and execute strategies, set quality standards, and select suppliers that meet requirements while driving cost reductions.

You will lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, negotiations, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to align with product roadmaps and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of sourcing management experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies.
• Experience in domestic spending and cost reduction.
• CPG industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the category procurement strategy to align with business goals.
• Drive >5% YoY cost reduction in given sourcing categories.
• Map category roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps and identify needs, levers, and risks.
• Identify manufacturing process alternatives to add value.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with global teams to determine analytics and growth action plans.
• Analyze quotes/RFQ, cost breakdowns, and negotiate costs to meet requirements.
• Coordinate supplier capabilities and provide options for improvement.
• Manage the contract portfolio and regular supplier reviews.

Skills

Sourcing management

Cost reduction

Vendor relationship management

Project leadership

Data analysis

CPG industry experience

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Vendor management software

Job description

Petmate is seeking a Sourcing Category Director to oversee end-to-end sourcing for assigned categories in North America. You will research suppliers, develop and execute strategies, set quality standards, and select suppliers that meet requirements while driving cost reductions.

You will lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, negotiations, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to align with product roadmaps and strategic goals.