Vice President, Global Sourcing

* Develop and execute the company’s global sourcing and procurement strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
* Identify and pursue opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership, improve supply chain efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships.
* Build and lead a global sourcing team capable of supporting current and future business growth.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills. Collaborates well with suppliers and internal customers.
* Continue to develop/enhance global metrics and KPI measuring tools for the betterment of the company
* Lead, monitor, coach Sourcing team on all critical Sourcing KPI’s and initiatives/projects
* Keep current on category market, cost drivers, mega trends, and economic outlook to guide category strategies and keep company updated on opportunities & risks.
* Manage supporting personnel in the execution of the multi-step strategic sourcing process.
* Support strategy development and negotiations for all major global business agreements.* ### Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards across all sourcing activities.* ### Champion sustainability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility within the global supply chain.* ### Monitor and report on sourcing performance, cost savings, and risk metrics to senior leadership and the board.
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
* 15 years of progressive experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
* Demonstrated strong Operation, Project Management, Finance and Strategic Planning knowledge in building business units and product category strategies.
* Proven experience as a business executive with sound management skills and experience managing metric-oriented performance objectives.
* Proven track record of negotiating and managing complex global supplier agreements and partnerships
* Experience in Strategic Sourcing of commodities, raw material, and finished goods is preferred
* Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a successful YOY track record
* Experience operating successfully in an agile, highly matrixed environment
* Experienced in team building and management of direct/indirect reports
* Experience in multicultural negotiations, contracting and supplier management activities required
* Experience in leading large, global complex supply management solution projects required
* Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to operate across cultures and geographies.
* Strong change-management skills, able to lead transformation initiatives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
* Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier innovation, and operational efficiencies.
* Strong MS Office Skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
* Ability to travel, both domestic and internationally; up to 20%.
* LEAN and Kaizen experience.
* Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts & methodologies, and work experience as a leader with excellent negotiation skills.
* Oracle or equivalent ERP experience.
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