Director of Procurement – Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance & Accounting

• Oversee and enhance the complete procurement process

• Reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through benchmarking and contract negotiations

• Develop and execute data-driven sourcing strategies that balance cost, speed, quality, innovation, and risk management

• Conduct selection processes for third-party suppliers and vendors, and manage Request for Proposals (RFPs)

• Negotiate intricate global contracts utilizing component- and product-level benchmarking

• Maintain supplier and vendor relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for the company

• Regularly assess supplier and vendor costs and performance

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering capabilities in category management and strategic procurement and sourcing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Product Development, Quality and Regulatory, Demand Planning, and Finance

• Direct procurement and sourcing efforts for devices, apparel, accessories, formulations, and packaging

• Assist Marketing and OPEX with vendor sourcing, RFPs, and negotiations for indirect-spend contracts

• Create a global strategic sourcing plan that balances supplier-base consolidation or expansion while increasing non-China sourcing

• Perform additional duties as necessary, which may include international travel

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in Procurement and/or Sourcing

• Proven expertise in strategic Procurement and Sourcing

• Strong financial understanding

• Experience in leading complex, high-value negotiations

• Strategic and global perspective

• Ability to align Procurement and Sourcing initiatives with the company's objectives

• Capability to manage a diverse portfolio of products in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data, insights, and benchmarking to advocate for competitive pricing and continuous improvement

• Experience in negotiating, establishing, and managing supplier/vendor contracts

• Experience supervising a team of three or more, including international staff

• Previous experience with global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), cosmetics, and/or electronics companies

• Experience sourcing from primarily U.S. and Asian suppliers and vendors

• Self-driven and independent, with the ability to influence others without direct authority

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong ethics and cultural sensitivity

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• MBA is preferred

• Willingness to undertake some international travel

🏝️ Benefits

• 20 accrued vacation days each year

• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year

• 3 paid mental health days

• 9 paid holidays

• Paws & Claws pet insurance coverage

• Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Accident and critical illness insurance plans

• Employee 401(k) plan with company match

• Remote-first work environment

• Monthly utility allowance for WiFi and phone expenses

• Employee product discount program

• Wellness challenges

• Paid parental leave

• Recognition initiatives

• One paid volunteer day annually

• Opportunities for professional advancement