What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Sourcing position at Wesco?
As the Director - Sourcing, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to secure cost-effective goods. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and establishes key metrics, and mitigates supply chain risks to ensure efficiency and continuity.
Responsibilities:
- Partners with key businesses leaders and critical cross-functional leaders to establish commercial priorities.
- Identifies customer needs and leads relationships with major suppliers; gathering insight on suppliers’ key differentiations and setting strategy to improve the overall quality and pricing of products and services.
- Conducts market analysis to monitor trends, mitigate risks, and identity cost-saving opportunities.
- Manages key supplier relationships, including negotiating contracts, to ensure performance and quality.
- Establishes aligned key metrics associated with assigned categories and holds team accountable to deliver on goals: cost savings and avoidance, quality, reliability, and timely execution.
- Drives process improvement, best practices, and performance across the sourcing organization.
- Build, develop, and lead a strong and knowledgeable team in support of business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree - Supply Chain or Business Related Field required; Masters Degree preferred
- 8 years experience with oversight of the design and implementation of a strategic sourcing function including strategy, organization, processes, and technology
- 8 years Contract negotiation and knowledge of key contractual language
- 5 years experience with online sourcing platforms
- 3 years experience leading a team of direct reports
- Ability to collaborate with business operations and functional groups
- Experience leading change management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
- Ability to influence individuals and teams with or without reporting relationships
- Financial acumen to develop complex financial models, including total cost of ownership models
- Practical problem-solving approach to business issues, business-minded, results-oriented, and a team player
- Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems
- Ability to identify profitable business opportunities and work with leadership to review and convert strategic quotation opportunities
- Ability to think critically and implement effective solutions
- Ability to travel 0% - 25%
Compensation Details $136,954 - $239,670 Annually
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here .
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $136,954 - $239,670
