Director of Strategic Sourcing
Core
Architect and lead global sourcing strategy for critical raw materials, components, and services supporting domestic rare-earth magnet production.
Role type
Director of Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Resilient, cost-effective supply chains for rare earth oxides, metals, alloys, processing inputs, manufacturing equipment, and key production services.
Domain
Manufacturing, Critical Minerals, Defense, Aerospace
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, supply chain risk management, commercial negotiations, make-versus-buy analysis, total cost of ownership evaluation, KPI development, market monitoring, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
MBA, CPSM, CSCP, CPM certifications
Technologies
ERP, MRP, supplier relationship management systems, supply chain planning systems
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for rare earth materials and capital equipment; Build and scale the strategic sourcing organization; Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic supplier relationships; Lead commercial negotiations for long-term supply agreements; Develop supply chain resilience strategies including dual sourcing and geographic diversification; Monitor global rare earth markets and geopolitical developments; Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance for production scale-up; Partner with Logistics and Trade Compliance for inbound material flows; Establish KPIs for supplier performance and risk mitigation; Support government and defense customer requirements for supply chain security and traceability.
Seniority
Director, leadership & strategy