Senior Global Supply Strategy Leader

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Senior Global Supply Management (GSM) Manager to lead a high-performing team and ensure end-to-end supply continuity for a worldwide operation. You will partner with GCM, OE/CF, Sales, Operations and Manufacturing to develop and execute supply strategies that support growth and customer commitments.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain plus strong leadership, negotiation, and data analytics skills, with experience in semiconductor environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Global Supply Management, Planning, or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Global Supply Management team with strategic direction and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure sustainable supply and favorable terms.
• Drive global supply planning and execution to meet customer demand while mitigating risks.
• Monitor capacity, lead times, and material availability to address shortages.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply challenges and develop contingency plans.
• Manage inventory strategy balancing supply, working capital, and efficiency.
• Set inventory targets and drive excess/obsolete reductions.
• Analyze supply metrics and forecasts to guide decisions.
• Collaborate on supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and business continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, systems, and supplier practices.
• Support new product introductions and lifecycle management from a supply perspective.
• Provide executive reporting on supply risks, inventory positions, and mitigation actions.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Demand planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Lenovo is seeking a Senior Global Supply Management (GSM) Manager to lead a high-performing team and ensure end-to-end supply continuity for a worldwide operation. You will partner with GCM, OE/CF, Sales, Operations and Manufacturing to develop and execute supply strategies that support growth and customer commitments.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain plus strong leadership, negotiation, and data analytics skills, with experience in semiconductor environments preferred.