We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution.
QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market‑leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition : Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector.
We are building a customer‑focused, tech‑enabled, and innovation‑driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under‑digitized industry.
At QXO, procurement is evolving into a strategic growth engine. We’re seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing Excellence to design and embed the frameworks, tools, and training that elevate QXO’s sourcing function to world‑class performance. This leader will balance proven best practices in strategic sourcing with the deployment of next‑generation digital sourcing tools like eAuctions and autonomous negotiations, ensuring every category strategy delivers maximum value, innovation, and impact.
What you’ll do :
- Develop, roll out, and train category strategy methodology, templates, and playbooks; embed in technology, track execution, and challenge quality across teams.
- Own and train the organization on the 7‑step sourcing process, embedding discipline and consistency.
- Lead QXO’s eAuction program as a strategic lever :
- Train and coach teams on world‑class eAuction tools and practices.
- Apply eAuctions across a broad range of categories to create structured competition.
- Position eAuctions at the right point in the sourcing process — after supplier qualification, cost modeling, and market engagement.
- Deploy and scale autonomous negotiation technologies to complement traditional sourcing methods and increase efficiency.
- Provide market intelligence, benchmarking, and should‑cost models to inform strategies and sharpen negotiations.
- Facilitate cross‑category collaboration and innovation sharing to capture synergies.
- Build competency frameworks, training, and development programs to elevate procurement talent.
- Measure and improve procurement maturity, embedding excellence and best practices across the enterprise.
What you’ll bring :
Experienced leader in procurement transformation, sourcing excellence, or center of excellence roles.Deep expertise in strategic sourcing best practices — category strategy, benchmarking, should‑cost modeling, SRM, and negotiation frameworks.Expert in eAuctions with experience using them as a strategic tool across diverse categories.Experience deploying digital sourcing innovations such as autonomous negotiation technologies.Strong understanding of game theory and sourcing design.Proven track record in building playbooks, training, and capability programs.Skilled facilitator and trainer, able to influence and elevate teams at all levels.Digitally fluent but equally grounded in core sourcing methodology.Why Join QXO
Shape the foundation of a world‑class procurement function.Lead the strategic sourcing playbooks and training that will transform how QXO creates value.Champion both sourcing best practices and next‑generation digital tools to deliver impact.Play a visible leadership role in a transformation that’s redefining how procurement drives growth, innovation, and EBITDA improvement.What you’ll earn
401(k) with employer matchMedical, dental, and vision insurancePTO, company holidays, and parental leavePaid training and certificationsLegal assistance and identity protectionPet insuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP)QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.
Salary Range : USD $170,000.00 - USD $260,000.00 / Yr.
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