Director of Sourcing, Co Manufacturing, Chemicals

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

📋 Description

• Advocate for servant leadership while cultivating a small, high-performing team that reflects our company values.

• Design experiential learning opportunities and development plans that unlock the full potential of your team.

• Formulate 3-5 year strategies aimed at optimizing costs, enhancing processes, and utilizing state-of-the-art technology solutions.

• Oversee thorough sourcing processes for our Americas packager/blender network and chemical expenditures.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of raw materials, commodities, and supplier markets to uncover potential opportunities.

• Execute comprehensive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs that align supplier performance with our strategic objectives.

• Lead negotiations and manage contracts with key packagers, blenders, and chemical suppliers.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives that yield cost efficiencies and operational excellence.

• Assist in the development of sourcing strategies throughout our Global Supply Chain, EIMEA, and Asia Pacific regions.

• Create and uphold actionable business continuity plans to ensure a steady supply chain.

• Provide leadership in functional risk management, from design through to implementation.

• Navigate supply chain challenges while ensuring the maintenance of desired service levels.

• Develop budgeting and forecasting strategies for the cost of goods related to acquisition expenses.

• Construct detailed cost models that ensure transparency and precision for both market-based and contractual adjustments.

• Initiate projects that enhance resource allocation and support EBITDA objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in supply chain sourcing related to chemicals, components, and co-manufacturing services.

• More than 10 years in manufacturing and leadership roles within manufacturing.

• At least 10 years of experience leading sourcing in outsourced manufacturing settings.

• A minimum of 10 years in strategic domestic and global sourcing.

• Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management and sourcing financial oversight.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or finance (additional coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, or packaging is advantageous).

• Strategic thinker with the capability to translate vision into actionable steps.

• Proficient in negotiation, particularly regarding complex, multi-stakeholder agreements.

• Strong financial acumen for cost modeling, budgeting, and P&L impact analysis.

• Proven leadership skills with experience in cultivating high-performing teams.

• Cultural competence for engaging with diverse markets and regions.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Profit sharing

• Annual cash incentive rewards

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short-day Fridays

• Vacation time

• Paid holidays

• Additional paid week off between Christmas and the New Year