Director, Strategic Sourcing

We’re looking for a leader to build our Strategic Sourcing function.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing all aspects of our strategic sourcing and procurement approach. This individual will drive our procurement intake and approval process, key vendor negotiations, and manage renewals and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will start as a team of one and roll up your sleeves to update our overall process and manage the day-to-day and build out a small team over time. Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategy aligned with overall company goals. Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction and supplier innovation. Establish policies and procedures for sustainable and ethical sourcing. Oversee sourcing processes, vendor negotiations and contract lifecycle management. Build strong vendor relationships and monitor performance, compliance, and risk. Monitor approval and payment of vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with contractual terms. Partner with senior leadership across the company to communicate strategic sourcing and procurement’s value to the business. Drive adoption of procurement systems, automation and data analytics. Build, mentor and retain a high-performing team over time.