Director Of Sourcing

Precision Hydraulic Cylinders is committed to providing comprehensive design, service, and support to OEM’s during all phases of development, testing, and production to ensure smooth integration and superior product performance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Leadership Develop global sourcing strategies for key hydraulic cylinder commodities, including steel tube and bar, welded/fabricated components, machined parts, castings, forgings, chrome‑plated rods, surface treatments, hydraulic seals, fittings, hoses, coatings, and packaging. Conduct global market intelligence on steel pricing, alloy availability, freight conditions, and geopolitical impacts. Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through value engineering, supplier consolidation, should‑cost modeling, and localization/near‑shoring. Production Continuity & Operations Support Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support high‑precision, high‑reliability cylinder production. Work with planning and operations to mitigate constraints such as long‑lead materials, transport delays, and supplier capacity limitations. Drive resilience strategies including multi‑sourcing, safety stock optimization, and regional balancing. Build a high‑performing, globally diversified supply base with strong machining, plating, welding, and sealing capabilities. Lead supplier reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement actions. Oversee supplier qualification, APQP/PPAP, and compliance with ISO and customer‑specific requirements. Negotiation & Contracting Lead global negotiations for steel contracts, machined components, freight, and value‑added services. Secure competitive pricing, supply guarantees, capacity reservations, and risk‑mitigation terms. Ensure contract compliance and alignment with legal and financial requirements. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Support Engineering on new product development, manufacturability, and costed BOMs. Partner with Quality on non‑conformances, corrective actions, and PPM improvements. Align sourcing performance with regional plant and customer expectations. Communicate commodity trends (steel index, plating costs, freight) to leadership. Implement global sourcing processes and ERP alignment. Oversee spend analysis, risk assessments, cost modeling, and forecasting. Track KPIs including cost savings, OTD, PPM, inventory turns, and raw material index trends. Build and mentor a global sourcing team. Establish category ownership, performance metrics, and development plans. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. 10+ years of sourcing/procurement experience in manufacturing. Strong understanding of hydraulic cylinder components, steel supply chains, machining, coatings, and seals. Experience leading global supplier networks and logistics. Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills. Preferred Experience in hydraulic systems or mobile/off‑highway equipment. Knowledge of APQP/PPAP, ISO, and customer quality requirements. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and cost modeling. MBA or supply chain certifications. Commodity expertise (steel, machining, seals, coatings) Cost analysis and should‑cost modeling Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at #J-18808-Ljbffr