Director Strategic Sourcing

Job Overview

Location:

Atlanta, GA. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead the transformation of TKE NA indirect procurement spend into a best‑in‑class sourcing model that captures cost savings, spend discipline, demand management, and value creation, while driving procurement innovation to achieve total cost of ownership targets. The role will also drive best‑in‑class cost, quality, and service delivery across all indirect categories for internal TKE business partners.

• Define overall procurement strategic direction for planning, organizing, leading, measuring, and analyzing the sourcing of indirect spend categories.
• Lead and develop multi‑disciplinary category teams across key indirect spend areas, enhancing cross‑functional engagement and stakeholder alignment.
• Formulate category strategies, recommend and implement solutions, and continuously adjust based on business needs and market dynamics.
• Develop and implement business plans and budgets, including long‑range objectives, performance metrics, and value targets by collaborating with Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations across services‑based and indirect supplier ecosystems.
• Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned to TKE business priorities.
• Drive tracking and reporting for indirect spend areas and ensure compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert for market intelligence across indirect categories.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and governance processes.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and manage executive‑level engagements.
• Drive supplier performance management programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement demand management and spend discipline.
• Embed sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Maximize procurement tools and P2P systems.
• Establish and standardize procurement policies and procedures.
• Build strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Leverage analytics and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering is required.
• Master of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• APICS, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent procurement certification is a plus.
• Six Sigma Black Belt experience preferred.
• Expert understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, practices, and the value and use of procure‑to‑pay (P2P) digital platforms.
• Excellent understanding of multi‑step strategic sourcing processes and strategies.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing internal customers; skilled at change management; well‑honed “radar” for stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
• Excellent negotiation skills up to the executive level and understanding of supplier contract management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations across indirect categories and enterprise‑wide supplier agreements.
• Proven ability to structure and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, SLAs, risk, and governance) to optimize total value while balancing service delivery and business objectives.
• A flexible, dynamic, self‑demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself.
• Experience with ERP systems, Spend Data Analytics & Reporting, eSourcing, and contract management systems required.
• 15+ years of strategic sourcing and supplier management experience with a focus on indirect procurement.
• Transformational leadership in indirect procurement operating models.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies for indirect spend.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies across IT, services, facilities, and MRO etc.
• Strong track record influencing stakeholders and driving value through data.
• Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Experience leading RFP processes across indirect categories including professional services and IT providers.
• Demonstrated humility, willingness to listen…