Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing – IT

Role Overview

• Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategies: Lead the creation and implementation of sourcing strategies by analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and leveraging supplier capabilities to achieve cost savings and value creation for the organization.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers by conducting regular performance reviews, negotiating contracts, and resolving issues to ensure optimal service, quality, and innovation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, and Legal, to understand business needs and support project initiatives, and ensure sourcing strategies meet organizational goals.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans, monitoring supplier compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and ensuring ethical sourcing practices.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market intelligence to inform decision-making and provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing initiatives, savings, and performance outcomes.

Requirements

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Years of Experience: 10+
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems:
• Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Ability to assess, select, and manage supplier performance and partnerships.
• Cost Analysis & Financial Acumen: Proficiency in analyzing spend data, total cost of ownership, and financial impact of sourcing decisions.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Project Management: Skills in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion.
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of procurement regulations, ethical sourcing, and compliance standards.
• Information Systems:
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Experience with platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for procurement and supply chain management.
• eProcurement Solutions: Familiarity with tools like Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer for sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration.
• Spend Analytics Tools: Proficiency in using data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to analyze spend and supplier performance.
• Contract Management Systems: Knowledge of systems for tracking, storing, and managing supplier contracts and agreements.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams to achieve sourcing objectives.
• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers.
• Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills for presenting strategies, influencing stakeholders, and building relationships.
• Strategic Planning: Capability to develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and managing ambiguity.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of sourcing and contract management.
• Decision Making: Sound judgment and ability to make timely, effective decisions under pressure.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Oracle
• Tableau

Benefits

• The company offers competitive salaries
• A benefits package, which includes a 401(k)
• Plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization!