Director of Global Sourcing

Overview

Lion is seeking a strategic and results-drivenDirector of Global Sourcingto lead and optimize the companys global supplier base. This role is responsible for defining and executing global sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity cost competitiveness quality and innovation across direct and indirect spend categories. The Director will play a critical leadership role in supplier selection supplier relationship management commercial negotiations and cost optimization initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering Operations Quality and Finance to support Lions growth and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute theglobal sourcing strategy aligning supplier capabilities with Lions long-term business growth and risk management objectives.
• Leadsupplier selection and onboarding including RFx processes capability assessments and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Ownsupplier relationship and performance management establishing KPIs and governance models covering cost quality delivery innovation sustainability and risk.
• Leadsupplier agreements and commercial frameworks including contract negotiations pricing structures terms and conditions and compliance.
• Drivesupplier negotiationsto achieve year-over-year cost improvements while maintaining supply assurance and quality standards.
• Delivercost control and productivity initiatives including VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) clean sheet cost modeling should-cost analysis and continuous improvement programs.
• Partner with Product Management Supplier Quality Management Product Development and Operations to influencedesign-for-cost and design-for-supplydecisions early in the product lifecycle.
• Identify assess and mitigatesupply chain risks including geopolitical capacity financial and sustainability risks across the global supplier base.
• Build and lead a high-performing global sourcing team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Track and report sourcing performance using best-in-class supply chain KPIs including cost savings PPV supplier OTIF quality PPM and contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in global sourcing procurement or supply chain leadership with demonstrated success in complex global environments.
• Deep expertise insupplier negotiations VAVE clean sheet cost analysis and cost modeling.
• Proven experience developing and executingglobal supplier strategiesacross multiple regions and categories.
• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of contracts market dynamics and total cost of ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams in a matrixed or global organization.
• Strong analytical communication and executive presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Required Experience:

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