Director, Global Sourcing
Core
Build and lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement function for a newly formed standalone joint venture with global operations, establishing category strategies, supplier management, and cost savings programs.
Role type
Director, Global Sourcing (Strategic & Operational Lead)
Builds
Sourcing operating model, category strategies, supplier relationships, and cost savings initiatives for a new joint venture.
Domain
Manufacturing, Industrial, Print/Publishing/Packaging, Technology
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, RFP/RFx execution, Supplier relationship management, Cost analysis & negotiation, Market & commodity intelligence, Team leadership, Contract negotiation, S2C platform utilization, Trade compliance partnership
Preferred skills
Carve-out/JV stand-up experience, Print/packaging industry knowledge, Technology sourcing experience, Lean/continuous improvement methods
Technologies
SAP Ariba, S2C platforms, Spend-analytics tools, ERP systems, Contract lifecycle management tools
Responsibilities
Design and own the sourcing capability end-to-end; Build category strategies for direct materials and indirect spend; Lead major RFx events and negotiate supplier contracts; Manage supplier performance and relationships; Drive cost savings and build should-cost models; Partner with General Counsel on contracts and compliance; Direct analytics resources to build spend dashboards; Lead a team of sourcing and vendor management specialists; Execute the transition of sourcing functions from the seller's enterprise to the new JV.
Seniority
Director, Strategic & Operational Lead