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Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Director is responsible for leading the Company's global direct material sourcing organization and developing sourcing strategies that support the Company's financial, operational, and strategic objectives. This position provides leadership for commodity management activities, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, market analysis, and supply risk mitigation while ensuring a resilient, competitive, and high-performing supply base.

The Strategic Sourcing Director partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, and Program Management to ensure sourcing strategies support business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments. This role leads a team of Commodity Managers and sourcing professionals while driving continuous improvement across the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

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evelop and execute the global direct material sourcing strategy aligned with corporate objectives.

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stablish mid and long-term category strategies across all direct material commodities.

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ead strategic sourcing initiatives that improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, innovation, and sustainability.

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evelop annual sourcing objectives, operating plans, and performance targets.

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nsure sourcing strategies support business growth, operational excellence, and financial objectives.
 

Supplier Relationship Management

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evelop executive-level relationships with key strategic suppliers.

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ead strategic supplier reviews and executive business reviews.

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oster supplier innovation and collaboration to improve service, quality, and business value.

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nsure appropriate supplier segmentation and governance processes.
 

Commercial Management

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ead complex commercial negotiations involving pricing, contracts, payment terms, capacity, and long-term supply agreements.

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nsure commercial agreements appropriately balance cost, risk, flexibility, and supply continuity.

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versee contract lifecycle management in partnership with Legal and Contract Administration.
 

Category & Commodity Management

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irect development and execution of global category strategies.

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eview commodity strategies prepared by Commodity Managers.

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alance regional and global sourcing opportunities.

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nsure total cost of ownership principles are incorporated into sourcing decisions.
 

Supply Risk Management

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ead enterprise-wide supplier risk assessments for direct materials.- Develop contingency plans for critical markets, suppliers, and services.

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onitor supplier financial stability, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and business continuity capabilities.

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nsure sourcing decisions consider operational, legal, financial, and reputational risks.
 

Cost & Value Leadership

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eliver annual cost reduction and productivity targets.

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rive value engineering and should-cost initiatives.

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dentify opportunities beyond purchase price, including inventory optimization, logistics efficiencies, quality improvements, and lifecycle cost reductions.

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ead total cost of ownership initiatives across the supply base.

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upport and initiate Lean Management projects.
 

Cross-Functional Leadership

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artner with: Engineering, Operations, Supply Planning, Supplier Quality, Finance, Program Management

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ead collaborative supplier selection for new products.

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nsure sourcing activities support production schedules and customer commitments.
 

People Leadership

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ead, coach, mentor, and develop Commodity Managers and sourcing professionals.

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stablish departmental goals and performance expectations.

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upport succession planning and talent development.

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oster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Governance & Compliance

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nsure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.

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upport ESG and sustainability initiatives.

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nsure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
 

Reporting & Analytics

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onitor and report sourcing KPIs including: cost savings, supplier performance, supplier risk, on-time delivery, quality, spend analytics

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resent sourcing performance to executive leadership.
Continuous Improvement

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ead sourcing process improvements.

Qualifications

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achelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field. 

5

+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement

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trong expertise in developing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies that deliver cost savings and improve operational efficiency.

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emonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on and execute category strategies

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egotiation expertise with a track record of securing favorable terms. 

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trong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced global environment, ensuring successful execution.

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bility to analyze complex spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions and strategy development.

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eep understanding of supplier relationship management and the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with key indirect suppliers.

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xperience with procurement tools and systems, as well as spend analysis platforms, to track and report on category performance and savings.

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self-starter who can independently manage priorities, drive results, and proactively identify and solve problems.

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trong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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rocurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and the largest U.S. based independent manufacturer of composites wind blades to major turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It enables many of the industry's leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which have historically relied on in-house production, to outsource the manufacturing of some of their wind blades through its global footprint of advanced manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve large and growing wind markets in a cost-effective manner.  

Additional Information

TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.
TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.