Senior Director, Sourcing & Partnership Management Houston, TX Posted

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of on-site days may increase based on business needs.

• Identifies strategic opportunities for margin expansion and profitable growth across the assortment and supplier base.

• Oversees the program office of our category management program (Partnership Growth Management) that manages the process, calendar and performance of our category strategies and supplier negotiations.

• Partners with Category Directors to define annual growth targets across multiple levers and tactics.

• Acts as an activist to identify and influence new / different activities across category teams to unlock growth.

• Collab​orates closely with Merchandising, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to drive processes and compliance.

• Manages portfolio of ad hoc initiatives, driving incremental value and identifying risks or process gaps proactively.

• Supports business centers via a structured negotiation processes that facilitates supplier negotiations and contracting.

• Set and manage the cost management capabilities across all product categories to maximize cost competitiveness and margin expansion opportunities.

• Conduct frequent market intelligence / analyses and benchmarking to anticipate market fluctuations for both risks and opportunities.

• Build and manage complex cost models using industry and market data, component indices, and supplier insights.

• Highlights opportunities and provide supplier facing materials to secure cost reductions.

• Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate commodity price fluctuations and enhance cost predictability.

• Develop and execute the global sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and business goals.

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies, including supplier diversification, digital sourcing, and sustainability initiatives.

• Identify and capitalize on emerging sourcing opportunities to enhance competitiveness and drive growth.

• Supplier relationship management

• Negotiate and manage complex contracts with global suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, economic, and environmental disruptions.

• In partnership with international business units (e.g., Canada, Latin America, Asia, Europe) define, develop and deploy our global sourcing capabilities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving value.

• Identify, onboard, and optimize approved suppliers by region, building value-driven supplier partnerships focusing on risk management, reliability, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.

• Negotiate competitive pricing, terms, and growth agreements.

• Drive alignment across global suppliers and business units, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and performance standards. Monitor supplier performance.

• Develop sourcing center of excellence to continuously improve contracts, contract management, and tools (e.g., analytics, bid).

• Develop and manage the sourcing budget, forecast resource allocations, and monitor financial performance.

• Manage supplier programs, including volume incentive programs and category renewals/extensions.

• Ensure the centralization of supplier agreements for corporately managed suppliers.

• Provide ongoing reporting to executive leadership, summarizing sourcing initiatives, cost impact, and profitability.

• Lead executive presentations to communicate progress on category strategies and sourcing outcomes.

• Develop and/or leverage dashboards and reporting tools to track cost savings, earned income, and program effectiveness.

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

• Experience:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or cost management within retail, food service, or consumer goods industries.

• Proven success in supplier negotiations, cost…