Director, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Lead strategic initiatives for finished goods procurement, developing and managing new suppliers and supply chains to improve service, quality, and total cost of ownership.
Role type
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Finished goods supply base and supplier relationships for high growth regions
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, market analysis, project management, risk management, cross-cultural negotiation, financial acumen, quality audit management
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, VA/VE principles, product development leadership, global project management
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Responsibilities
Develop and manage finished goods sourcing strategy; lead evaluation and implementation of supply base for OEM transition; negotiate contracts with OEM suppliers; conduct demand, spend, cost, and market analysis; drive supplier performance and contract lifecycle management; support quality audits and approval of new sources; cultivate industry network and develop business intelligence.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership