| Strategic Sourcing Director |
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| Also referred to as: Strategic Sourcing Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Defines and implements the organization's overall sourcing strategy and leads operations that build value-driven vendor partnerships focusing on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Implements structured negotiation processes that facilitate supplier negotiations and contracting. Coordinates internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards. Develops vendor partnerships, sets KPI's and goals and uses scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance. Explores and obtains new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials. Studies market intelligence and conducts frequent market analysis and benchmarking to anticipate price fluctuations. Deploys ERP systems and other software tools to manage processes, create efficiencies, and control costs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Similar Jobs: Strategic Sourcing Specialist I, Strategic Sourcing Specialist II, Strategic Sourcing Specialist IV, Strategic Sourcing Specialist III, Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Supervisor, Strategic Planning Director, Senior, Strategic Planning Director |
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| Level of Education: Strategic Sourcing Director Salaries with No Diploma, Strategic Sourcing Director Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Strategic Sourcing Director Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Strategic Sourcing Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Strategic Sourcing Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Strategic Sourcing Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
