Senior Director, Sourcing- Metals

Senior Director, Sourcing – Metals

Location:

USA, Louisville, KY

• Lead a global sourcing organization responsible for metals categories, including stampings, fabricated components, and raw materials
• Drive cost competitiveness and margin improvement through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and market-informed decision making
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, capacity, and risk mitigation
• Build and lead strategic supplier relationships, including complex negotiations and performance management
• Partner cross-functionally to align sourcing with product strategy, design, and manufacturing execution
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness, cost targets, and timelines are achieved
• Navigate commodity markets, including steel and aluminum, and develop strategies to manage volatility and inflation
• Lead and develop a high‑performing global team, building capabilities and fostering a strong performance culture
• Collaborate across the Haier global ecosystem to leverage scale, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree
• 12+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related fields
• Significant experience leading sourcing, supply chain, or commercial teams in a complex, global environment
• 5+ years of experience within a Director-level or above Sourcing role
• Ability and willingness to travel 10-20% (domestic and international) to suppliers or internal product line sites

• Experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial categories
• Advanced degree (MBA or Engineering)
• Proven ability to deliver meaningful cost savings and business impact at scale
• Strong supplier strategy, negotiation, and relationship management experience
  
  Demonstrated success leading large teams and developing talent
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross‑functional alignment
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data into action
• Experience analyzing and improving Business Continuity Plans and determining financial risk (Rapid Ratings or others)
• Should‑Cost modeling software experience (aPriori, Siemens or others)

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