Head of Strategic Sourcing
Job Description:
- Manage budgets, vendors, and external partners to meet targets and service levels.
- Drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders to resolve blockers.
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
- Define KPIs and cadence for reviews; report progress with actionable insights.
- Set a clear strategy, operating model, and annual plan aligned to country priorities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including succession planning.
- Lead change management for major initiatives and process or system rollouts.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including managing managers.
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is an advantage.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior internal partners.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with distributed teams.
- Experience with budgeting, vendor management, and KPI-driven operating rhythms.
- Proven ability to build strategy, translate it into execution plans, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Benefits:
- Salary: $218,000-$299,000
- Performance-linked bonus opportunity (role-dependent).
- Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and internal mobility.
- Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
- Open communication environment.
- Full medical coverage.
- Flexible work arrangements where role and local practice permit.