This is a new role created due to business growth and expansion for an individual to strategically lead global sourcing efforts across multiple businesses and product lines for a commercial / consumer goods manufacturing client. Primarily focused on direct materials and finished product categories of spend with significant global / LCC supply base orientation.
Key Priorities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team while building the next generation of sourcing talent
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with growth, margin, and business objectives
- Lead cost optimization: should-cost, VA/VE, total landed cost, and low-cost-country (LCC) sourcing initiatives
- Drive measurable results across cost, NPD, supplier performance, supply base optimization, and working capital
- Partner early with Product Development and Product Management to influence design, cost, supplier selection, and new product development
- Optimize the global supply base across Asia, LCC, nearshore, and other strategic markets
- Strengthen supply continuity, risk management, and global sourcing resilience
Opportunity:
Reporting to the VP of Sourcing, this is a highly visible leadership role with a clear upward trajectory and succession opportunity for an executive capable of growing into the VP role.
We’re looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who can challenge the status quo, build scalable processes, and turn sourcing into a competitive advantage. This is an opportunity for someone who is energized by transformation—not simply managing an existing playbook.
Work Schedule: 4 days in-office / 1 day remote
#J-18808-LjbffrSr. Director, Strategic Sourcing in lodi at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.