Global Sourcing Director

Vice President, Global Procurement & Supply Chain

*Candidates can be based in San Francisco, Miami, or Chicago*

An industry-leading Retail POP organization is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Global Procurement & Supply Chain to lead, optimize, and modernize procurement operations across international markets. This executive will be responsible for developing scalable supply chain strategies, managing global vendor partnerships, and driving operational efficiency across North America, APAC, and EMEA.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex, high-value procurement initiatives within manufacturing, technology, or related sectors - with a passion for leveraging digital tools, pricing intelligence, and data-driven decision-making to improve business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement operations for large-scale, global projects, ensuring accuracy in cost modeling and supplier alignment.
• Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies that support company growth, efficiency, and innovation.
• Build and maintain pricing databases and digital tools for real-time material costing and supplier benchmarking.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and long-term strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in engineering, operations, and finance to support project timelines and operational goals.
• Continuously enhance inventory, logistics, and distribution processes to improve working capital and reduce lead times.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to a globally distributed team of procurement and supply chain professionals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of global procurement and supply chain leadership experience, preferably within manufacturing, hardware, or tech-driven industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex bids, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, procurement databases, and AI-based costing tools.
• Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, forward-thinking management style.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a global leadership role where you’ll shape procurement strategy, modernize processes, and directly impact operational outcomes for a high-growth, innovation-focused organization.

If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and global supply chain leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

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Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 

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