Sourcing Director
Core
Define and drive the sourcing strategy for equipment and spare parts categories while building a high-performing sourcing organization to deliver competitive advantage through supplier partnerships and cost optimization.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing director (EMEA)
Builds
Strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier partnerships, and a high-performing regional sourcing team
Domain
Industrial equipment manufacturing / Prepared foods
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, team leadership, cost reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, stakeholder management, data analytics, organizational change management
Preferred skills
SAP/LN ERP experience, additional European languages, R&D collaboration
Technologies
SAP, LN
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional sourcing strategy, lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals, negotiate complex commercial agreements, drive supplier performance management, partner with Operations/Engineering/Finance, improve quality and inventory optimization
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
