Director, Global Sourcing & Center of Excellence

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at .Ingram Micro has earned Great Place to Work Certification for 2022-2023 in the United States! This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to our people and our culture.Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey!This position is located in the Irvine, California corporate headquarters.The Director, Global Sourcing & Center of Excellence will lead a talented team in strategic sourcing working closely with cross-functional teams, senior management, and key stakeholders to deliver value and support the organization's strategic goals. Aligns strategic sourcing with companywide global objectives, identifying and utilizing best in class tools, data analytics, supplier diversity to drive better use of resources to optimize the overall procurement process.Your role:Partner closely with internal stakeholders and the leadership team to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships that drive the greatest value in total cost effectiveness, supplier quality, enhanced service levels, risk management, sustainability, supplier diversity, and innovation.Develop and execute global category strategies and plans that optimize a supply base that delivers against our overall requirements at best value pricing.Execute sourcing initiatives and negotiate best-in-class strategic agreements for total costs, payment terms, service level agreement, and other key terms through the use of should-cost models, RFPs, category/supplier insights, benchmarking, advanced analytics, and eSourcing tools.Drive continued cost savings through identifying, assessing, developing business cases, prioritizing initiatives, and executing initiatives focused on reducing the total cost of ownership.Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers to achieve best-in-class results including setting objectives and service level agreements (SLAs), tracking and reporting KPI performance, supplier scorecards, and prioritizing and leading joint improvement efforts.Proactively monitor and manage supply risk to ensure continuity of supply or service.Leverage market/commodity insights, inflation mitigation techniques, cost escalation/de-escalation agreements, etc. to forecast and secure market competitive pricing.Engage supplier innovation capabilities to identify and deliver improved products and service offerings.What you bring to the role:Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Procurement or equivalent. MBA a plus.Lean or Six Sigma certification is preferred.10+ years of experience with increasing leadership responsibilities, and a minimum of 7 years in a management level position preferably leading through a team of people leaders.Strong Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management skills.Excellent business acumen, financial, cost modeling, data analysis, and root cause problem-solving skills.Experience negotiating complex contracts including strategic partnerships, pricing, SLAs, and other terms and conditions.Ability to track and manage supplier performance and set expectations for improvement.Demonstrated ability to effectively identify, evaluate and implement solutions for customers.Strong presentation and written communication skills, influencing skills, and the ability to work successfully with all levels of the organization.Excellent training and facilitation, time and project management skills.Advanced knowledge of SAP, P2P Suites, and Microsoft Suite (especially Excel).Proven track record of integrity, sound judgment, organization building success.Excellent personal leadership skills - proven ability to build, develop and motivate a team.Position may require occasional travelThis is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05