Direct Materials Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end direct materials procurement and supply chain transformation engagements to drive cost optimization, value creation, and business outcomes for clients.
Role type
Senior IC direct materials procurement lead (consulting)
Builds
Strategic sourcing solutions, category management frameworks, and operating model transformations for clients
Domain
Supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing, industrial sectors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, cost optimization, operating model transformation, stakeholder management, cross-functional team leadership, business development
Preferred skills
Design-to-Value, value engineering, should-cost analysis, digital procurement solutions, AI-enabled sourcing, industrial/automotive/consumer goods/life sciences experience, MBA, CPSM, CIPS, APICS, CSCP
Technologies
digital procurement solutions, intelligent operations, analytics, AI-enabled sourcing
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end direct materials procurement and supply chain transformation engagements; Develop and execute category strategies for cost savings and risk mitigation; Drive Design-to-Value and value-chain transformation initiatives; Partner with senior stakeholders for EBITDA and working capital optimization; Lead cross-functional teams to deliver transformation outcomes; Assess and redesign sourcing and governance processes; Support business development activities including proposals and client presentations; Coach and mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
