director of strategic sourcing

Minuteman Security Technologies

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Overview Summary</h1>
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Director to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple offices supporting enterprise-level security and life-safety system deployments. This role oversees direct and indirect material procurement, supplier management, inventory, and logistics to ensure consistent, reliable delivery of integrated security technologies across all regions. The Director will manage and optimize price and inventory levels of approximately $70M of annual spend and manage a team of 1-2 people. The ideal candidate has expertise in multi-site operations, technology/hardware supply chains, and building scalable processes that support both day-to-day projects and large rollout programs.
Ideal candidates will be located in Andover, MA; Manchester, NH; or, Raleigh, NC.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you&rsquo;ll be doing (and doing well!):</h1>
Procurement &amp; Supplier Management<ul><li>Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for security and life-safety system hardware (cameras, access control devices, alarms, servers, networking equipment, etc.).</li><li>Establish long-term supplier partnerships, volume discounts, and vendor-managed inventory where appropriate.</li><li>Ensure high-quality, standardized components that support consistent system design.</li></ul>
Supply Chain Strategy &amp; Leadership<ul><li>Develop and execute a multi-site supply chain strategy that supports company growth, optimizes cash flow, and ensures quality project deployments</li><li>Lead structured negotiation processes with suppliers to secure net cost/price reductions and favorable terms and conditions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability in the supply chain.</li><li>Build structured enterprise-wide approach; operationalize economies of scale, develop category strategies scalable processes to support enterprise clients and repeatable multi-site rollouts.</li></ul>
Cost, Performance &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>Track and improve supply chain KPIs (lead times, fill rates, inventory turns, supplier performance, cost savings).</li><li>Analyze total cost of ownership, negotiate pricing, and optimize spending across categories.</li><li>Build supply chain resilience, alternate sourcing plans, and risk-mitigation strategies.</li></ul>
Inventory, Materials &amp; Kitting<ul><li>Oversee inventory levels across all sites to reduce excess stock while maintaining customer service levels.</li><li>Ensure accurate BOM management and coordination with engineering and project management.</li></ul>
Logistics &amp; Deployment Support<ul><li>Manage national logistics to support distributed site installations.</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of materials to local warehouses and field teams.</li><li>Support rapid response for urgent jobs, service calls, and maintenance needs.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with Engineering, PMO (Program Management Office), Project Managers, Operations, and Finance to align supply chain strategy with business and project goals.</li><li>Support standardization of components across all security system solutions and client programs.</li><li>Provide executive-level reporting on supply chain performance, forecasts, and risks.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we like about you:</h1><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>
10+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in multi-site or technology-focused environments.</li><li>
Must be passionate about driving down costs and optimizing spend.</li><li>
Continuous improvement mindset; not afraid to challenge existing or conventional thinking / analyses.</li><li>
Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and influence without authority.</li><li>
Experience supporting hardware-based technology deployments (security, IT infrastructure, telecom, industrial systems, etc.) (preferred).</li><li>
Strong background in procurement, logistics, vendor management, and cost optimization.</li><li>
Experience with large rollout programs, kitting/pre-configuration, and multi-site inventory management.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.</li><li>
Ability to travel in the US (10%-20%).</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Own It: Focus on excellence in everything you do and each interaction you have with all clients</li><li>Learn: Absorb the training. Make yourself an expert on our portfolio of solutions</li><li>Represent: Always understand that you are the face of the company to our customers</li><li>Diversity: Every project and service call are different so you must enjoy variety in your workday</li><li>Work as One Team: Work closely with Minuteman&rsquo;s sales, management, and operations teams to best serve our customers</li><li>Find a way: Turn challenges into opportunities</li><li>Play To Win.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What success looks like:</h1><ul><li>
Reduced material costs without sacrificing quality or reliability.</li><li>
Standardized and scalable supply chain processes across all branches.</li><li>
Strong, reliable supplier relationships supporting long-term company growth.</li><li>
Improved inventory accuracy, turnover, and project readiness across all sites.</li></ul>
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement</h1>
Minuteman Security &amp; Life Safety is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Minuteman Security &amp; Life Safety provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Minuteman Security &amp; Life Safety takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</h1>
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor&rsquo;s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Drug-Free Workplace Statement</h1>
Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that offers a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.</div>

Director of Strategic Sourcing

TEEMA

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Director of Global Strategic Sourcing &amp; Logistics</h2>
We are looking for a high-caliber Head of Global Strategic Sourcing &amp; Logistics to architect and manage our end-to-end international supply network. This leadership position is designed for a tactical expert who can bridge the gap between initial infrastructure development and long-term manufacturing excellence.
Initially focusing on supporting site development in the Greater Phoenix area, you will eventually pivot to directing full-scale factory logistics and procurement operations.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Core Responsibilities</h3>
Executive Strategy &amp; Synergy<ul><li>
Network Architecture: Design and deploy scalable sourcing frameworks that prioritize risk mitigation, cost-efficiency, and long-term sustainability.</li><li>
Organizational Alignment: Act as a key liaison between Finance, Sales, and Executive leadership to ensure procurement milestones support broader corporate KPIs.</li><li>
Business Intel: Provide the executive suite with data-driven projections, expenditure audits, and performance visibility to guide high-level investment.</li></ul>
Operational Flow &amp; Systems Control<ul><li>
Day-to-Day Governance: Direct all vital functions including order fulfillment, cost-basis updates, delivery lifecycles, and inventory health.</li><li>
Digital Integration: Take ownership of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) cycles, ensuring absolute data integrity within the corporate ERP environment.</li><li>
Logistics Engineering: Optimize the movement of goods through customized distribution models that balance speed with fiscal discipline.</li></ul>
Global Partner Management<ul><li>
Contractual Stewardship: Lead high-stakes negotiations and oversee the drafting of complex master service agreements.</li><li>
Vendor Ecosystems: Cultivate high-value relationships with international providers to guarantee consistency in quality and pricing.</li><li>
Regulatory Oversight: Maintain rigorous adherence to international trade laws and internal corporate governance.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Candidate Profile</h3>
Essential Qualifications:<ul><li>
Professional Tenacity: At least 10 years of advancing responsibility in sourcing, price optimization, or materials management.</li><li>
Academic Foundation: Degree in a business or technical discipline (Sourcing, Ops, or Business Admin).</li><li>
Technical Fluency: Advanced capability in spreadsheet modeling and presentation design; direct experience navigating enterprise-level ERP platforms.</li><li>
Leadership Gravity: A history of leading cross-functional teams through complex organizational changes or construction-to-production transitions.</li></ul>
Global Mobility Requirements:<ul><li>
International Immersion: Must be available for an initial 3&ndash;6 month international residency at our overseas corporate headquarters to synchronize with global operational standards.</li><li>
Recurring Travel: Ability to maintain a 10&ndash;30% international travel schedule for vendor audits and corporate collaboration.</li><li>
Commuting: Flexibility to support operations across the Tempe and Peoria corridors as the facility matures into an active production site.</li></ul>
Preferred Assets:<ul><li>
Deep familiarity with SAP environments.</li><li>
Experience in high-precision or capital-intensive manufacturing sectors.</li></ul>
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Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & Logistics

Intuit

<div>
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 The Director of Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Corporate Services leads a team at the forefront of a data-driven sourcing organization. This leader drives high-impact strategies across services, marketing, customer success, and the physical supply chain&mdash;delivering measurable enterprise value through commercial excellence, automation, and insight. Partnering across the 3rd party ecosystem, this role enables speed, innovation, and enterprise scale. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, this leader partners across Intuit&rsquo;s 3rd party ecosystem to deliver enterprise value in a digitally advanced, data-driven environment. The category scope includes Media, Agency, Events, Content Production, Facilities, Professional Services, Contingent Labor and Benefits.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
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 Own category strategy and execution for services, media &amp; marketing, customer success operations, and physical supply chain to include Media, Agency, Events, Content Production, Facilities, Professional Services, Contingent Labor and Benefits..
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 Design data-driven sourcing strategies balancing cost, speed, quality, and innovation.
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 Negotiate complex, global agreements focused on total value, not just cost.
 </li>
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 Use analytics and automation to enhance visibility and decision speed.
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 Serve as trusted commercial advisor to senior leaders across Marketing, Customer Success, Corporate services, and Finance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Align sourcing strategies to enterprise goals for growth and margin.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and implement process improvements that increase employee experiences, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains and outsized impact, while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and optimize strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and accountability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead a high-performing team recognized for innovation and commercial excellence.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 12+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or commercial leadership experience; 5+ in management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Success in large-scale, enterprise initiatives across services, marketing, and customer success.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing for Marketing and Services categories at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization is required
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding ability to collaborate with business partners and teams in defining and implementing category strategies at scale.
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong financial acumen and complex negotiation experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent executive communication and stakeholder influence.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
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Director – Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Corporate Services

Radisson Hotel Group

<div>Company Description 
Radisson Hotel Group is a leading global hospitality company, operating in more than 1,340 hotels and 220,000 rooms in over 95 countries. The group is recognized for its commitment to service excellence, innovation, and sustainability, and is consistently ranked among the top three hotel brands worldwide. Radisson&rsquo;s vision is to be the brand of choice for guests, owners, and talent, delivering memorable experiences and exceptional value. 
Job Description 
We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Strategic Sourcing Director to lead our GPP procurement function across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping and executing regional sourcing strategies, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence within a highly matrixed, multicultural environment. 

Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for a diverse range of goods and services across all MEA countries, aligning with global and regional business objectives.</li><li>
Lead supplier performance management, focusing on continuous improvement, cost optimization, and innovation.</li><li>
Act as a strategic partner to local business leaders, driving cost efficiencies while enhancing customer experience, product quality, and productivity.</li><li>
Champion the transformation of the procurement function, with a primary focus on cost leadership, innovation, and operational effectiveness.</li><li>
Provide ongoing support to Operations teams to increase compliance and deliver best-in-class procurement practices.</li><li>
Establish and nurture strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality, reliable sources of supply and information.</li><li>
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements in accordance with corporate procurement policies and procedures.</li><li>
Serve as the escalation point for all supplier-related matters, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with the Corporate GPP Procurement team at headquarters to implement global contracts and initiatives within the region.</li>
Lead, inspire, and develop a multicultural team across multiple countries. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required, preferably in Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
A Master&rsquo;s degree is highly desirable.</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; experience in strategic sourcing, with a proven track record in cross-cultural and matrix-based environments.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, analytics, and team leadership.</li><li>
Organized, accountable, and able to thrive within a global, highly matrixed organization.</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in a second language is an advantage.</li><li>
Strategic thinker with the ability to clarify priorities, assess risks, and create business value.</li><li>
Influential leader, skilled at building trust, managing conflict constructively, and generating engagement across diverse teams.</li><li>
Able to travel (Approx.50% of the time)</li></ul></div>

Strategic Sourcing Director MEA

<div>ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:
<ul>
<li>EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.</li>
<li>BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.</li>
<li>SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of &ldquo;base supply centers,&rdquo; stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation&rsquo;s military.</li>
<li>SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.</li>
</ul>
ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, risk, and supplier performance. This role provides leadership across sourcing, supplier relationship management and procurement operations to support business objectives, ensure supply continuity, and drive sustainable value creation.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC- Hybrid

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM &ndash; 4 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul>
<li>Strategic Sourcing and Category Management</li>
<li>Procurement Operations</li>
<li>Supplier Management and Risk</li>
<li>Leadership and Collaboration</li>
<li>Analytics and Technology</li>
<li>Oversee category management across direct and/or indirect spend (e.g., materials, services, logistics, capital)</li>
<li>Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and value engineering initiatives</li>
<li>Responsible for procurement of manufacturing raw materials for all plant locations.</li>
<li>Work environmental/safety ensure receipts of Material Safety Data information and other certifications of materials and suppliers.</li>
<li>Establish and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks</li>
<li>Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management</li>
<li>Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and performance management programs</li>
<li>Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risk</li>
<li>Monitor supplier risk, continuity, regulatory adherence and ethical practices</li>
<li>Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Lead, mentor, and develop sourcing and procurement teams</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Quality, Finance, and business units</li>
<li>Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on sourcing and procurement strategy</li>
<li>Leverage data analytics to track spend, savings, performance, and compliance</li>
<li>Champion procurement systems and digital tools (ERP, e-sourcing, contract management)</li>
<li>Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure sourcing effectiveness and value delivery</li>
<li>Responsible for establishing minimum and maximum inventory levels and complying with these limits.</li>
<li>Understanding trends in the Company and industry performance and relate them to the performance of assigned markets.</li>
<li>Interacting with other market development professionals to gather market data.</li>
<li>Review proposed discount programs and determine potential impact on revenues/sales and report findings to manager.</li>
<li>Develop revenue forecasts for assigned markets.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain multiple price levels for manufacturing, distribution, and retail markets.</li>
<li>Oversees data integrity projects to ensure all data is accurate.</li>
<li>Communicates product changes, adds and deletes to internal customers.</li>
<li>Other duties and projects as assigned.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field</li>
<li>10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement</li>
<li>5+ years in a leadership-level role.</li>
<li>Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and value creation. Experience managing large, complex supplier portfolios</li>
<li>Must have strong PC skills, specifically in Excel, Access, and/or Power BI.</li>
<li>Have a thorough understanding of product price and its relationship with product cost in order to develop sourcing and procurement policy recommendations.</li>
<li>Be able to analyze and interpret contracts.</li>
<li>Must have excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills as well as extreme attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership, communication, negotiating and stakeholder management skills.</li>
<li>Must have advanced analytical and financial acumen.</li>
</ul>
Why LCI?
<ul>
<li>Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit</li>
<li>Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work</li>
<li>Competitive salary and compensation</li>
<li>Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee</li>
<li>401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans</li>
<li>Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Ten paid holidays annually</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li>
<li>On-site Health and Wellness program</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Winnebago Industries

<div>
 Are you passionate about leading strategic initiatives? Do you love manufacturing and supply chain?
 
 Winnebago Industries is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials, to join our team based in Eden Prairie, MN.
 
 The Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials, is responsible for establishing best practices in sourcing and purchasing to support each of our businesses in several categories including, but not limited to, metals, wood, and electrical. This role is responsible for facilitating the development of and managing the enterprise-wide strategies for each of the materials categories and generating support and &lsquo;buy in&rsquo; from the various stakeholders, including Executive leadership. The strategies will enable the businesses to manage risk and create best in class quality, service, cost, and innovative products that exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations. This role will report to the VP, Supply Chain.
 
 
 
 Day To Day Of The Role
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement enhanced procurement strategies, including the material categories of metals, wood, electrical and appliances, and policies to help the Company achieve our goals and objectives.
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 Deliver the coordinated annualized cost savings goals on an annual basis.
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 Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and define where and how they fit into the overall procurement strategy. Manage &amp; mitigate supply chain risk and deliver superior quality, service, cost, and innovation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define, establish, and manage the contractual agreements including quality, delivery, warranty, and cost/pricing performance expectations with the group of supplier partners that will support the strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and manage strategic relationships with the supplier partners supporting our procurement strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop policies and procedures in support of the purchasing practices and methods to be executed by our business units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Legal to confirm all supplier contracts comply with legal requirements and industry standards, such as those established by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Overseeing the RFP and RFQ policies, processes &amp; practices related to propulsion procurement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of direct and in-direct reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee and manage the budget for the areas outlines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Other duties assigned are based on business need.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Education &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, supply chain or related discipline required.
 </li>
 <li>
 MBA or similar graduate degree a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 10 yrs with 15 yrs+ preferred supply chain management experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 APICS CPIM and/or CSCP preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience leading complex projects required
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience leading cross functional teams [product management, engineering, quality, supply chain, manufacturing] required.
 </li>
 <li>
 7 to 10 years of durable goods manufacturing experience required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous budget management responsibility required.
 </li>
 <li>
 This position will require travel to other Winnebago locations.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 By fostering innovation, igniting growth, promoting well-being and connecting with purpose, we cultivate the passion and pride that make both work and play extraordinary. Greatness is in your NATURE.
 
 
 This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $190,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $230,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.winnebagoind.com/careers/total-rewards.
</div>

Director, Strategic Sourcing of Materials

Saks Global

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are:
 
 
 
 Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision,
 
 The Art of You,
 
 Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own
 
 .
 
 By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
 
 
 Saks Global Properties &amp; Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Director, Procurement will lead a team that supports global procurement, collaborate with cross-functional
 
 
 organizations to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, and maintain competitive advantage ensuring
 
 
 cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. This role reports to the leader of Finance, based in
 
 
 Bengaluru, India.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Leadership: Provide guidance &amp; thought leadership across all aspects of strategic sourcing and procurement. Attract, hire and develop talent to support the goals and mission of the team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Operations Management: Provide strategic oversight and governance for tactical procurement operations on a global scale.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Stakeholder Management: Navigate, develop, and embed relationships at multiple levels within supply base and across stakeholder base. Seek to understand and recognize business needs and challenges, building these into strategic plans and initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Localized Category &amp; Strategy Leadership: Ensure best-in-class procurement category strategies are developed and implemented. Work in close partnership with global category leaders to develop and oversee an effective strategic sourcing and supplier management program. Work with the supply base on innovative approaches and partnerships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on procurement technology trends and support the implementation of procurement tools and systems that streamline processes and improve operations aligned to the strategy and direction of GSP technology and process improvement vision and roadmap.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 12+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement experience, including 6+ years in a leadership capacity
 </li>
 <li>
 Broad category experience, including Technology, Marketing and Retail Operations preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s/master&rsquo;s degree in finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Category Management, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Purchasing
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic individual with exceptional stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, communication and negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing senior leadership relationships, including suppliers, clients and internal teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with business objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles, with the ability to assess market trends, develop budgets, and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding team building and leadership skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Your Life And Career At Saks Global
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
 </li>
 <li>
 Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
</div>

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