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Summary of Position Responsibility:
Direct MaterialGlobal SourcingLeaderprovides strategic leadership and direction for the company’s globaldirectsourcing needs,purchasing and supplier management functions. This role ensures cost-effective, ethical, and sustainable sourcing strategies that support organizational goals, strengthen supplier partnerships, mitigate risk, and drive competitive advantage. This role will develop a high-performingDirect MaterialSourcing organization thatregularlydelivers value,innovation, and quality across all categories/regions worldwide. This position willleada team ofthree(3) professionals.
As theDirect Material Leader,you will be knowledgeable of Company input materials and critical indices. The incumbent willbe responsible for building multi-year,multi-category strategies which manifest into formal agreements that drive meaningfulimpact to theP&L.
This position is expected to contribute to the organization’s thought leadership in their respective categories and ensurethe Companyexecutes global sourcing initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute the company’s global sourcing and procurement strategy aligned withthe Global VP andoverall businessobjectives.
Identify and pursue opportunities tooptimize total cost of ownership, improve supply chainefficiency,andresilience.Incumbent will collaborate withDirectCategoryManagers tostrengthen supplier relationships.
Build and lead a globalDirect Materialssourcing team capable of supporting current and future business growth.
Continue to develop/enhance global metrics and KPI measuring tools for the betterment of the companyutilizing “best in class” benchmarks.
Lead, monitor, coach Sourcing team on all critical Sourcing KPI’s and initiatives/projects
Staycurrent on category markets,industries,costdrivers andmega trends,
Provide insightsand economic outlook toinform andguide category strategies, keeping the company updated on opportunities & risks.
Manage supporting personnel in the execution of the multi-step strategic sourcing process.
Support strategydevelopment,negotiationsand contract approachfor all major global business agreements.
Supplier & Contract Management
Establish a robust global supplierselection, evaluation, and performance management framework.
Negotiateusing established GlobalDirect Materialcontracts that secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and sustainability standards.
Update,modify or enhance current templates as needed or as best practice dictates.
Through the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework, drive global supplier innovation in product development, technology, and supply chain resilience.
Operational Excellence
Partner with internal stakeholders (R&D, operations, finance, quality,planning &logistics) to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs. (e.g. make v. buy)
Implement best-in-class sourcing processes, tools, and analytics to enhance decision-making and visibility across the supply base.
Ensure continuity of supply, price certainty and proactively manage globalrisks, including geopolitical, financial, and operational challenges.
Lead the deployment of KPI’s that define performance targets aligned with the financial and supply chain performance goals of the company (global, regional, local).
Collaborate with the VP of Global Procurement toimplementSupply Chain Financing(SCF)solutions thatextend payment terms, positivelyimpact DPO andCCC., aligned with company goals across theDirect Materialsupplier base.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards across all sourcing activities.
Champion sustainability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility within the global supply chain.
Monitor and report on sourcing performance, cost savings, and risk metrics to senior leadership.
Non-essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:
Other duties may be assigned orrequired for the performance of this position
Knowledge & Experience (Minimum Job Qualifications):
You’re adriven andcurious problem solver that has a bias for action, whocan bringbig ideas to life.
You’re creative and resourceful but can navigate a complex organization with ease.You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always.
You have experience and proventrackrecord deploying AI forPurchasing professionals.
You should also have:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
10 years of progressive experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least3 yearsin leadership roles.
Demonstrated strongrecord for buildingeffective teams in all direct materialcategories. Preference given to remote worker situations.
Proven experience as a businessleader with sound management skills and experience managing metric-oriented performance objectives.
Proventrack record of negotiating and managing complex global supplier agreements and partnerships
Experience in Strategic Sourcing of commodities, raw material, and finished goods is preferred
Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a successful YOYtrack record
Experienceoperating successfully in an agile, highly matrixed environment
Experience in team building and management of direct reports
Experience in multicultural negotiations, contracting and supplier management activitiesrequired
Experience in leading large, globally complex projectsrequired
Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, presentation and influencing skills with the ability tooperate across cultures and geographies.
Strong change-management skills, able to lead transformation initiatives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Strategic thinker withdemonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier innovation, and operational efficiencies.
Strong MS Office Skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Ability to travel, both domestic andinternationally; up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications:
LEAN and Kaizen experience.
Scientific approach to problem solving
5/6 step sourcing approach
Development/execution of direct material strategies
Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts & methodologies, and work experience as a leader with excellent negotiation skills.
Oracle or equivalent ERP experience.
Ability to speak Spanish
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.
Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
Time-Off Benefits
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
13 Paid Company Holidays
Other Benefits and Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Resource Groups
Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.