Director of Sourcing

Director of Sourcing based in Germany. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of a global supply chain organization, responsible for shaping and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supplier excellence, cost efficiency, and resilient supply continuity. You will lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives spanning manufacturing, quality, marketing, and operations, acting as a key partner in enabling business growth and operational performance. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership in supplier management, negotiations, and performance governance. You will drive continuous improvement across procurement processes while ensuring strong ethical and quality standards. As a people leader, you will build and develop a high-performing sourcing team, fostering accountability and collaboration. This is a high-impact position within an international environment where decisions directly influence product availability, quality, and long-term supply stability. Accountabilities: Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier performance, reduce costs, and ensure long-term supply continuity across global operations. Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, including supplier development, geographic sourcing models, and risk mitigation. Manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiation, and contract execution, ensuring strong commercial and service-level agreements. Oversee supplier performance management frameworks, including scorecards, business reviews, escalation processes, and corrective actions. Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams to plan and execute supplier audits and ensure timely resolution of findings. Partner with Manufacturing, Marketing, and Operations to support product launches, material availability, and production readiness. Lead, coach, and develop the sourcing team while embedding a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement. Requirements: Extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership roles, ideally within complex international environments. Strong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing development. Proven ability to lead supplier performance programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations teams. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, team development, and performance management. Solid understanding of procurement systems, ERP tools, and supplier management platforms. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level. Benefits: Competitive leadership-level compensation package aligned with experience and market standards. Opportunity to shape global sourcing strategy and supplier performance at scale. Collaborative and inclusive international work environment. Strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and ethical business practices. Professional growth and leadership development opportunities. Standard benefits package supporting wellbeing and work-life balance. Exposure to global cross-functional projects across supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr