Director of Strategic Sourcing

Company: Olivercarol
Location: Covington
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Following a recent meeting with senior leadership, we want to speak with OEM or Packaging Procurement Directors, Supply Chain Directors, or Global Purchasing & Sourcing Directors about a supply chain leadership position with one of the largest and leading manufacturing equipment providers in the US whose products help process most food & beverage categories.Having worked with this organization for over eight years, we can confidently say that it is THE pace setter in terms of product innovation, product quality, new market penetration, and employee relations (all our hires have remained with no terminations).The organization combines the rewards, opportunities, and market strengths of a large organization with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.Working with intelligent, driven colleagues, only candidates who can demonstrate natural leadership within the supply chain function alongside 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying best-in-class direct procurement and sourcing strategies will be successful in this business-critical appointment. The right candidate will have experience managing sourcing budgets of more than $500m with suppliers and vendors based in the US and overseas.Based in the Cincinnati, Ohio/Covington, Kentucky area, this is a hybrid role that may include domestic and international travel. It is expected that you will be able to work effectively and efficiently both from home and in the office environment.As you will hold final sign off on this significant spending budget, you will need to demonstrate expertise in handling:

• Managing and improving overall spend quality relating to OEM manufacturing, vendors, and category data across a multi-site landscape (over 30 sites across multiple countries)
• PSL responsibility growth (strategic supplier identification, management, negotiations, etc.)
• Distribution spend
• Tension spending strategies that promote the growth of the organizationOverall, you will be fully responsible for ensuring all operations within the manufacturing settings of the organization are meeting the goals of ensuring value via strategic sourcing techniques and savings.Critical skillsets include proven experience in Sourcing Strategy, Proven Supplier Tensioning Results, Multi-Site Project Management Skills, Negotiation Skills, and Analytical Skills.Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement/sourcing within a multi-site manufacturing environment - ideally within an OEM provider.
• Bachelor's degree minimum with a master's in supply chain or MBA preferred.
• Sourcing budget experience of more than $500m.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization, including board members.
• Skilled at overcoming barriers, balancing multiple priorities, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.All candidates will be expected to provide evidence in meeting the above criteria by means of in-person interviews, presentations, and online assessments. Do not delay in applying for this Director of Procurement & Sourcing position today!
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