Director/Senior Director, Global Sourcing
Core
Lead enterprise-wide category strategy, supplier relationship management, and high-value RFP governance to optimize cost, quality, and service outcomes for a global insurance organization.
Role type
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Builds
Enterprise sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and procurement processes
Domain
Insurance / Strategic Sourcing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, executive negotiation, market intelligence, cross-functional leadership, contract management, data analytics, team mentorship, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
MBA, advanced degree in business/engineering/supply chain
Technologies
digital tools, analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies; Spearhead end-to-end governance of high-value, complex RFPs; Champion enterprise-wide Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies; Lead executive-level supplier engagement programs; Deliver strategic market intelligence through deep category insights; Drive cross-functional alignment between sourcing strategies and corporate goals; Negotiate high-impact commercial agreements; Focus continuous improvement and transformation initiatives; Foster strategic relationships with C-suite level suppliers; Establish and oversee KPIs and executive dashboards; Serve as a global thought leader within the GS&PS function; Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management