Director of Global Sourcing
Ref: 604725
La Grange, IL
$100,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain Efficiency
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
A talented Director of Global Sourcing with an illustrious background in enhancing supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, and procurement across diverse industries. This professional has excelled in optimizing multimillion-dollar budgets, delivering significant cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. With extensive experience in overseeing global teams and managing a wide range of categories, from food ingredients to indirect materials, this candidate is skilled at executing transformative strategies and driving organizational change to align with corporate financial goals.
The candidate has demonstrated a keen ability to navigate complex contract negotiations, achieving remarkable cost reductions and improvements in working capital. Their strategic approach to sourcing includes comprehensive metric systems like cost trackers and sourcing strategies that contribute to substantial fiscal improvements and operational excellence within large-scale organizations.
What makes them great?
- Cost Savings Achievements: Identified and executed strategies resulting in multi-million-dollar cost savings across various roles, enhancing company profitability and operational efficiency.
- Global Team Leadership: Managed complex global sourcing teams, effectively navigating cultural and regional challenges to meet and exceed performance expectations.
- Innovative Strategy Implementation: Developed critical sourcing tools and processes that support substantial improvements in procurement functions and supply chain management.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Sourcing: Expert in developing and implementing sourcing strategies encompassing a wide array of commodities and services on a global scale.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Proven track record in improving supply chain processes through effective leadership, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions.
- Financial & Operational Improvements: Strong ability in achieving financial objectives by reducing costs, enhancing working capital, and executing financial strategy integrations.