Strategic Sourcing Director

Responsibilities Develop and execute Hyper's strategic sourcing roadmap to support business growth and manufacturing scalability Build executive-level partnerships with strategic suppliers and negotiate long-term commercial agreements Develop commodity strategies across transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, copper, fabricated components, electrical assemblies, and contract manufacturing Lead supplier capacity planning, business continuity, global sourcing initiatives, and supply chain risk mitigation Partner with Engineering on supplier selection, new product introductions, value engineering, and design for manufacturability Lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on inventory optimization, ERP enhancements, operational scalability, and cost reduction Develop supplier performance management programs, governance models, and executive business reviews Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing strategic sourcing organization Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement leadership within manufacturing environments Proven experience developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies supporting complex manufacturing operations Executive‑level experience negotiating strategic supplier agreements and long‑term commercial contracts Experience leading supplier development, capacity planning, and supply chain risk management initiatives Strong financial acumen including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and business case development Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Sales Demonstrated success building and leading high‑performing sourcing teams Strong analytical, organizational, and executive communication skills Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management, with a focus on developing commodity strategies and leading cross‑functional initiatives to optimize operations and reduce costs. Proven ability to build executive‑level partnerships and lead high‑performing teams in complex manufacturing environments. Hard Skills Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Management Commodity Strategy Development Capacity Planning Risk Management Financial Acumen Business Case Development Inventory Optimization ERP Enhancements Value Engineering Soft Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Executive Communication Mentoring Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr