Strategic Sourcing Director, Indirect Procurement

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Director Indirect Procurement is a senior-level individual contributor role responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives across key indirect spend categories. This role focuses on partnering with business teams to identify savings opportunities supplier negotiation contract management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in indirect procurement strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to deliver business value through sourcing and negotiation excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Execution

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes across high-value complex indirect categories.

• Manage sourcing projects from opportunity assessment through to contract execution.

• Build a pipeline of sourcing opportunities and manage actions to achieve savings target timelines

Contracting and Supplier Negotiations

• Negotiate terms pricing and service level agreements with suppliers.

• Collaborate with Legal teams to manage contractual and operational risks.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFx development bid evaluations negotiations and contract execution.

• Deliver year-over-year cost savings cost avoidance and value improvements through commercial negotiations process efficiencies and demand management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with business units (e.g. IT HR Marketing Legal Finance) to understand sourcing needs and priorities.

• Act as a trusted advisor providing procurement guidance and market insights to support decision-making.

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships across the organization.

Cost Optimization and Value Delivery

• Identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities without compromising quality or performance.

• Track and report on procurement performance metrics including savings compliance and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or a related field required

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with a focus on indirect categories

• Proven success in leading complex sourcing initiatives and high-stakes supplier negotiations

• Experience working in a large matrixed and cross-functional corporate environment

• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings operational efficiencies and supplier performance improvements

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills

• Strong financial and commercial acumen

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail and strategic mindset

• Collaborative and business-oriented mindset; effective at influencing cross-functional stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to distill complex topics for senior audiences

• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced mission-driven biotech environments

• Committed to continuous improvement with a strong sense of accountability and adaptability