Director of Supply Chain

About the RoleThe Director of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing the full supply chain across the company, leading the corporate procurement team, and ensuring strategic alignment with company goals. This leadership role requires a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, with the ability to guide process improvements, manage complex supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization initiatives at a global scale.Key responsibilities for this role include:Leadership & Team Development: Lead, manage, and mentor a growing corporate procurement team, including setting clear goals, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Strategic Procurement Oversight: Direct all corporate procurement activities, including goods and materials procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and contract execution to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.Supplier & Contract Management: Establish and maintain high-level supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with supplier contracts and driving contract execution across all levels. Work to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective procurement.Process Optimization: Review, improve, and standardize procurement processes and procedures. Implement systems and strategies that enhance the procurement function’s effectiveness, and continuously drive improvements in team performance and supplier performance.Global Market Intelligence: Leverage knowledge of global market conditions and supply chain trends to forecast challenges and opportunities, ensuring strategic sourcing and procurement strategies align with company objectives.Inventory & Cost Management: Define and implement strategies for inventory management, achieving inventory turn targets while maintaining an on-time delivery performance. Continuously explore cost reduction opportunities.System Expertise: Oversee the maintenance of material master data, including updates within procurement systems. Expertise in SAP is essential for managing procurement processes and integration across other functions.Performance Metrics: Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for both internal team performance and external supplier performance to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., finance, engineering, manufacturing) to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business goals. Provide expert guidance and support on procurement-related matters.