





Metro location, common procurement manager title, and mid-sized global brand produce moderate applicant competition.
Commodity sourcing and Should Cost specialization bias toward manufacturing and supply-chain backgrounds, reducing cross-industry fit.
Explicit 10–15 years requirement and 3 years leadership plus procurement domain mandates create high shortlisting strictness.
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Lead and develop a team responsible for Direct Commodity sourcing operations and strategic initiatives.
Manage daily operations including RFQ activities, supplier communications, NPI sourcing support, and Should Cost analysis.
Drive process improvements, stakeholder engagement, SLA/KPI tracking, and support governance, audits, and compliance in a global sourcing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Procurement, or related field.
10-15 years of experience in procurement, sourcing operations, supply chain, or shared services.
Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.
Work Experience Required: 10-15 years in relevant fields as above.
Experienced in Direct Commodity sourcing with exposure to NPI and Should Cost methodologies.
Skilled at leading global, cross-functional teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Familiar with procurement ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa) and using analytics for continuous improvement and SLA management.