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Lead Strategic Sourcing at a Global Scale
Rockline Industries, a privately held manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods, is seeking a visionary Senior Category Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing strategy for one of our most complex and high-impact categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organization where innovation, integrity, and excellence are more than just words—they’re how we do business.
As a key member of our Global Sourcing leadership team, you’ll shape long-term supply strategies, forge strategic supplier partnerships, and drive transformation across our sourcing function. You’ll be empowered to influence global supply chains, lead high-stakes negotiations, and deliver best net value through innovation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
Travel: Travel up to 30% domestically and potentially internationally
Job Type: Full-Time | Director Level | Global Scope
Why Join Rockline?
At Rockline, We Believe In Doing Business The Right Way—with Renewal, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, And Excellence (RRITE) At The Heart Of Everything We Do. As a Privately Held Company, We Offer
If you’re a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a sourcing expert ready to make a global impact, we invite you to apply and join Rockline’s journey of excellence.
Rockline Industries, a privately held manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods, is seeking a visionary Senior Category Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing strategy for one of our most complex and high-impact categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organization where innovation, integrity, and excellence are more than just words—they’re how we do business.
As a key member of our Global Sourcing leadership team, you’ll shape long-term supply strategies, forge strategic supplier partnerships, and drive transformation across our sourcing function. You’ll be empowered to influence global supply chains, lead high-stakes negotiations, and deliver best net value through innovation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sophisticated, dynamic global sourcing strategies aligned with Rockline’s business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers.
- Negotiate complex contracts and long-term supply agreements with high levels of discretion and impact.
- Drive supplier innovation, cost reduction, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and lead sourcing managers and analysts, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Conduct market and industry trend analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate across departments to transition sourcing from tactical to strategic.
- Represent Rockline in global supplier engagements, with up to 30% travel.
- Minimum 10 years of strategic sourcing experience in complex, global categories or experience in a related discipline sourcing role will be required. Working within assigned categories will be expected.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
- Background in printed packaging; experience with film and flexible packaging materials (such as baby wipe packaging) is highly desirable.
- CPSM, CPIM, or C.P.M. certification preferred.
- Proven expertise in contract law, UCC, and high-level negotiations.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and change management skills.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects with measurable business impact.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25–30%).
Travel: Travel up to 30% domestically and potentially internationally
Job Type: Full-Time | Director Level | Global Scope
Why Join Rockline?
At Rockline, We Believe In Doing Business The Right Way—with Renewal, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, And Excellence (RRITE) At The Heart Of Everything We Do. As a Privately Held Company, We Offer
- Stability and long-term vision with a 3rd generation family own organization.
- A culture of innovation where your ideas can shape the future of sourcing.
- Global impact with the agility of a mid-sized organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits designed to attract top talent.
- A values-driven workplace where people matter and purpose drives performance.
If you’re a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a sourcing expert ready to make a global impact, we invite you to apply and join Rockline’s journey of excellence.