Global Sourcing Leader – Remote on the East Coast, Michigan or Chicago:
Reports To: Global Operations Director
Functional Scope: This role is responsible for developing and executing a global supplier strategy across product lines within the Thermometric Business Unit. This leader drives material cost optimization, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and supply continuity across a complex international manufacturing footprint. This role serves as a strategic partner to Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Management, ensuring a resilient, competitive, and scalable global supply base.
Position Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 5+ years progressive global sourcing experience (automotive, medical device, or industrial manufacturing preferred)
- Experience managing global supplier networks across Asia, Europe, and North America
- Strong financial acumen (cost modeling, margin analysis, total landed cost)
- Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations
- Executive presence and cross-cultural leadership capability
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
- Serve as the global functional leader for strategic sourcing, setting and executing multi-year supplier strategy aligned with business growth, margin, and risk mitigation objectives
- Lead and develop a global team of sourcing specialists to ensure priorities are aligned with business initiatives, including cost optimization, NPI supplier readiness, design for manufacturability, supply continuity, and quality performance
- Partner closely with Engineering, Product Line Management, Quality, and Operations to ensure a stable, cost-competitive, and scalable global supply base supporting both new product introductions and ongoing production
- Drive annual material cost savings initiatives (PPV, value engineering, supplier transfers, dual sourcing) while protecting supply continuity and quality standards
- Conduct supplier segmentation, risk assessments (financial, geopolitical, capacity, ESG), and implement mitigation strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience
- Lead commercial negotiations and contract strategy for high-value direct and indirect material spend, including pricing models, long-term agreements, and risk allocation terms Strategic purchasing/buyer
- Provide executive-level interface with key suppliers to resolve commercial, quality, or delivery issues
- Ensure sourcing governance, compliance, and internal control processes are maintained globally
- Support make-vs-buy decisions and supplier footprint optimization initiatives
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including cost savings, supplier OTIF, PPM, working capital impact, and NPI launch performance
- Leverage supplier innovation and technical capabilities to support product innovation and business growth initiatives
- Use influence and cross-functional leadership to align stakeholders and achieve enterprise objectives
- Extensive domestic and international travel as required