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Milacron · 3 hours ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Batavia, OH

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry. The Director, Strategic Sourcing will lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain performance, strengthen vendor partnerships, and support profitable growth objectives.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingProduct Design

Hiring Manager

Amelia Pardue

Responsibilities

Lead Direct and Indirect Global Category Managers (GCMs) as well as New Product Development sourcing resources

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier innovation across the enterprise

Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Standardize sourcing processes, transaction methods, data collection, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives

Create and implement metrics and scorecards to monitor supplier performance; lead corrective actions where necessary

Partner with internal stakeholders to drive effective procurement practices, supplier collaboration, and risk management

Oversee execution of sourcing initiatives that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve on-time delivery

Lead direct and indirect supplier strategies and work with GCM’s to create category roadmaps and reduce risk in the supply chain

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, emerging supply chain practices, and innovative sourcing solutions

Drive accountability and process improvements to ensure achievement of financial and operational targets

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationsSupply chain managementTeam leadershipMBAData collectionPerformance measurementContinuous improvement

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership roles

Experience managing diverse teams and leading enterprise-level sourcing initiatives

Preferred

MBA preferred

Company

Milacron

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Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry.

Founded in 1995

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IND

5001-10000 employees