Director of Global Sourcing Job Description

Director of Global Sourcing Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Director of Global Sourcing to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop active sourcing network to help ensure product variety;
  • Communicate requirements to vendor partners to ensure compliance and readiness;
  • Identify vendors and/or direct factories to deliver against product/program priorities with Merchant direction.

Requirements:

  • Skilled in contract negotiation, price negotiation with global vendor matrix;
  • Able to perform at high level under pressure to deliver financial result needed;
  • Ability to interact with multiple teams to push through global sourcing objectives;
  • Great communication skills across multiple sourcing offices, agents, suppliers to ensure execution;
  • Knowledge pertaining to setting up global sourcing offices in various countries;
  • Ability to travel around the globe 4-6 times a year;
  • Must be knowledgeable with vendor base and compliance measures;
  • Knowledge of sourcing development and product development and a strong understanding of supply chain activities.