JMI Recruiting Services, LLC

Develops and executes global sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery, while managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance. | Extensive experience in global manufacturing sourcing, proficiency in SAP and ERP systems, and a bachelor's degree. | We are currently assisting our client, an industrial manufacturer, with a Director of Global Sourcing role. • **This is a remote position; however, corporate office are located in Ohio, and there will be travel to Ohio.*** Responsibilities: • Planning & Strategy Development: Utilizes effective planning and project management to create robust commodity strategies and identify strategic partners both domestically and internationally. • Cost-Reduction Targets: Responsible for achieving aggressive annual material cost-reduction targets across global spend categories. • Supplier Strategy Execution: Develops and executes long-term supplier strategies, focusing on: Cost modeling, Opportunity assessments, Financial analysis, Negotiations, Continuous performance improvement, and Relationship development • Negotiation of Agreement: Secures long-term agreements with favorable pricing, payment terms, quality, and delivery performance, aligned with corporate objectives. • Sourcing Initiatives: Leads sourcing initiatives for Design for Value and Value Add/Value Engineering (VA/VE) for both new and existing products. • Supplier Assessments & Improvement: Coordinates on-site supplier assessments, certification audits, and continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and enhance supplier quality. • Global Operations Management: Oversees global import/export operations and trade compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and effective risk management. • Cost Optimization Strategies: Develops strategies to optimize total landed cost and mitigate tariff/regulatory risks. Requirements: • Vast experience in global sourcing within manufacturing operations. • Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management principles and sourcing best practices. • Proficient in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management at an advanced level. • Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Additional Information: • All information will be kept strictly confidential • Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information Who we are: • JMI Recruiting Services is a third party search firm that strategically partners with our clients to recruit exceptional talent nationwide. Our customers include Fortune 500, private equity firms, and privately held companies. With our proven process, excellent track record, and willingness to outwork the competition, we consistently deliver quantifiable results.