Director Sourcing
On-siteElyria, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories to drive business value, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost optimization. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team while building strategic supplier relationships through performance management, contract negotiation, and spend analysis. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including operations, engineering, legal, finance, marketing, and product development to align initiatives with business objectives. Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital solutions, automation, Lean methodologies, and market intelligence. Oversee project prioritization, governance, performance metrics, and reporting to ensure successful execution. Support new product development by engaging preferred suppliers early to ensure quality, innovation, and supply continuity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
- 8+ years of supply chain experience
- people leadership or management experience
- Experience negotiating and drafting contracts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization
- Strong business analysis capabilities with the ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with stakeholder objectives
- In-depth knowledge of major commodity categories and sourcing best practices
- Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and delivering value through strategic sourcing initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, manipulate, and leverage data to support strategy development and negotiations
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive results through cross-functional teams in a global environment
- Ability to develop strategic plans and successfully execute them through completion
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification
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