Senior Category Sourcing Director

Lead Strategic Sourcing at a Global Scale

Rockline Industries a privately held manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods is seeking a visionary Senior Category Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing strategy for one of our most complex and high-impact categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organization where innovation integrity and excellence are more than just wordstheyre how we do business.

As a key member of our Global Sourcing leadership team youll shape long-term supply strategies forge strategic supplier partnerships and drive transformation across our sourcing function. Youll be empowered to influence global supply chains lead high-stakes negotiations and deliver best net value through innovation cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sophisticated dynamic global sourcing strategies aligned with Rocklines business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify qualify and onboard strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate complex contracts and long-term supply agreements with high levels of discretion and impact.
• Drive supplier innovation cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and lead sourcing managers and analysts fostering a high-performance culture.
• Conduct market and industry trend analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate across departments to transition sourcing from tactical to strategic.
• Represent Rockline in global supplier engagements with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of strategic sourcing experience in complex global categories or experience in a related discipline sourcing role will be required. Working within assigned categories will be expected.
• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance Economics Engineering or related field (MBA preferred).
• CPSM CPIM or C.P.M. certification preferred.
• Proven expertise in contract law UCC and high-level negotiations.
• Strong analytical leadership and change management skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects with measurable business impact.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (2530%).

Location: Sheboygan WI or Springdale AR (On-site/Flex Work Arrangement)
Travel: Travel up to 30% domestically and potentially internationally
Job Type: Full-Time Director Level Global Scope

Why Join Rockline

At Rockline we believe in doing business the right waywith Renewal Respect Integrity Teamwork and Excellence (RRITE) at the heart of everything we do. As a privately held company we offer:

• Stability and long-term vision with a 3rd generation family own organization.
• A culture of innovation where your ideas can shape the future of sourcing.
• Global impact with the agility of a mid-sized organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits designed to attract top talent.
• A values-driven workplace where people matter and purpose drives performance.

Ready to Lead the Future of Sourcing

If youre a strategic thinker a relationship builder and a sourcing expert ready to make a global impact we invite you to apply and join Rocklines journey of excellence.

Required Experience:

Director