Metronet
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Strategic Sourcing Director is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and provide operational support across the supply chain. This role leads a sourcing team responsible for identifying strategic partnerships, negotiating supply agreements, evaluating supplier performance, and managing supplier relationships, while ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. This position partners with business unit leaders in operations, finance, and compliance to ensure sourcing activities align with business goals and corporate objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Lead category management and supplier segmentation to optimize material spend
Establish sourcing plans that optimize and balance quality, delivery, and cost
Negotiate supply agreements to achieve optimal pricing, service levels, and mitigate risk
Oversee supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies and requirements
Coach and develop a sourcing team with a focus on strategic thinking, risk mitigation, and negotiation excellence
Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management or business administration
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
8 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, preferably in the telecommunications or utility industries
Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives across multiple supply chain functions
Solid understanding of category management principles
Strong negotiation, contract management, and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities
Experience with sourcing and procurement ERP systems, Oracle preferred
CPSM, CSCP, or CPM certifications preferred
Metronet
is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Strategic Sourcing Director is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and provide operational support across the supply chain. This role leads a sourcing team responsible for identifying strategic partnerships, negotiating supply agreements, evaluating supplier performance, and managing supplier relationships, while ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. This position partners with business unit leaders in operations, finance, and compliance to ensure sourcing activities align with business goals and corporate objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Lead category management and supplier segmentation to optimize material spend
Establish sourcing plans that optimize and balance quality, delivery, and cost
Negotiate supply agreements to achieve optimal pricing, service levels, and mitigate risk
Oversee supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies and requirements
Coach and develop a sourcing team with a focus on strategic thinking, risk mitigation, and negotiation excellence
Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management or business administration
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
8 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, preferably in the telecommunications or utility industries
Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives across multiple supply chain functions
Solid understanding of category management principles
Strong negotiation, contract management, and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities
Experience with sourcing and procurement ERP systems, Oracle preferred
CPSM, CSCP, or CPM certifications preferred
Metronet
is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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