VP/ Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing

BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness programs

Learning & Development

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Vice President, Strategic Sourcing to lead global supplier strategy for our hardware portfolio. You will drive cost savings, negotiate complex contracts, and manage key supplier relationships across categories including contract manufacturers.

Reporting to Operations, you will guide cross-functional teams, lead risk programs, and present at senior leadership meetings while shaping Axon's supply base for scale and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven success developing sourcing strategies and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Deep experience managing supplier and contract manufacturer relationships in complex hardware/or regulated environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation and payment terms strategy.
• Experience leading RFx processes, competitive bidding, should-cost analysis, across product lifecycle.
• Navigate geopolitical supply chain risk and capacity constraints.
• Ability to influence executives and communicate clearly in operational and strategic settings.
• Experience presenting updates, risk assessments, and sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, building and retaining high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the overall strategic sourcing strategy across commodity groups aligned to objectives and roadmaps.
• Develop, maintain, and present commodity strategies on a quarterly cadence.
• Lead RFx processes and negotiations to establish target costs throughout product development.
• Drive cost savings programs and realize savings through negotiation and optimization.
• Establish CM governance and lead quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements, MSAs, and SOWs with global partners.
• Develop supplier onboarding and oversight processes across supplier tiers.
• Lead geopolitical risk programs and PFEP discipline for risk mitigation.
• Drive ESG governance and supplier compliance programs; manage payment terms strategy.
• Present sourcing content for leadership reviews and ensure diligence before launches.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Supply chain leadership

Negotiation

RFx processes

Should-cost analysis

Cost savings

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

Advanced degree or relevant certifications (a plus)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., D365)

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As a Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, you will lead the strategy, partnerships, and execution needed to build a resilient, high-performing global supply base for Axon's growing hardware portfolio. Reporting to the EVP, Operations, you will play a critical role in enabling scale, improving cost and supply continuity, and ensuring sourcing decisions support product innovation and operational excellence. This is a high-impact opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and wants to help shape how Axon grows.

What You'll Do

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

• Set and execute the overall strategic sourcing strategy across all commodity groups, aligning sourcing decisions to corporate objectives, product roadmaps, and cost targets
• Develop, maintain, and present commodity and category strategies on a quarterly cadence, expanding coverage as new capabilities are introduced, including robotics, radar, long-range optics, and trailers
• Lead RFx processes, competitive bidding, and should-cost analysis in partnership with R&D to establish procurement target costs throughout the product development lifecycle
• Drive annual net cost savings programs and deliver meaningful realized savings through negotiation, specification optimization, and supply base rationalization

Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Governance

• Establish and lead a CM Steering Committee to govern performance, capacity, and strategic alignment across key partners
• Own Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers, including agenda development, KPI review, executive facilitation, and action tracking
• Negotiate and execute complex supply agreements, MSAs, and SOWs with global contract manufacturers and critical component suppliers
• Develop and deploy a robust supplier identification, onboarding, and oversight process applicable across supplier tiers

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead geopolitical supply chain risk programs, including China and Taiwan de-risking, UEL compliance, tariff mitigation, and alternate source qualification
• Own the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) discipline, ensuring practical risk mitigation strategies such as multi-sourcing, safety stock, and advanced replenishment are aligned to commodity strategies
• Drive counterfeit identification and mitigation programs in partnership with Quality
• Maintain ESG governance, staying ahead of emerging regulations and translating requirements into actionable supplier compliance programs
• Manage supplier payment terms strategy, shifting the portfolio toward favorable commercial terms

Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Communication

• Prepare and present sourcing content for Monthly Business Reviews, Global Operations Reviews, and Board-level Enterprise Risk & Compliance presentations
• Serve as the senior Operations signatory for APL phase exit and OK2 reviews, ensuring rigorous sourcing diligence before product launch
• Partner with Federal leadership to ensure U.S. government-related procurement requirements are met
• Support Small Disadvantaged Business planning and annual quality management and certification reviews

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing sourcing organization capable of scaling with Axon's portfolio growth and global manufacturing expansion
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities across Supply Chain Program Managers and Commodity Managers
• Recruit, develop, and retain strong talent through succession planning, leadership development, and early-career programs

What You Bring

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience, including significant experience in senior-level roles
• Proven success developing sourcing strategies and delivering measurable cost savings through negotiations, supply base optimization, and total cost improvements
• Deep experience managing supplier and contract manufacturer relationships in complex hardware, electromechanical, or similarly regulated environments
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation, payment terms strategy, and supplier performance management
• Experience leading RFx processes, competitive bidding, should-cost analysis, and sourcing support across the product development lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to navigate supply chain risk, including geopolitical exposure, sole-source dependencies, tariff impacts, and capacity constraints
• Ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders and communicate clearly in both operational and strategic settings
• Experience preparing and presenting business updates, risk assessments, and sourcing recommendations to senior leadership
• Strong leadership skills, with experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus
• Familiarity with sourcing systems, analytics tools, and ERP environments; experience with D365 or similar platforms is a plus
• Comfortable working across data, systems, and emerging AI-enabled tools

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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