Global Procurement Lead

Role Overview

• Own supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including performance metrics, scorecards, and business reviews
• Monitor supplier capacity, resolve escalated supply issues, and ensure adherence to supplier governance and Approved Supplier List standards
• Serve as lead negotiator for complex, high‑value sourcing initiatives
• Apply strong business and financial acumen to balance cost, quality, delivery, and risk in all commercial decisions
• Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with operational and financial priorities
• Influence cross‑functional decision‑making to drive value, compliance, and service performance
• Identify and execute productivity and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with sourcing and business strategies, such as cost reduction, inventory optimization, yield improvement, and supplier process enhancements
• Execute sourcing and supplier strategies that support new product development, ensuring technical, cost, quality, and innovation objectives are met
• Implement category strategies for finished goods contract manufacturing and or other assigned categories
• Manage a strategic supplier portfolio to ensure supply continuity, manage total cost, identify risks, and monitor market conditions for opportunities and threats
• Lead and participate in RFIs/RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations across multiple sites and business units
• Execute and manage supply agreements, ensuring compliance with delivery, capacity, cost, quality, and change‑management requirements
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including total cost of ownership (TCO), cost modelling, and supplier economics
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers and leading supplier performance initiatives
• Proven ability to partner with cross functional stakeholders
• Commodity market awareness
• indices tracking, market development
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent business communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Exposure to global sourcing and multi regional supply markets
• Experience supporting new product launches, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Formal training or certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, MBA)

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• employee assistance program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off (including sick time)
• paid Holidays