Supply Chain Director

Job Description

Director of Global Supply Chain Management

The Director of Global Supply Chain Management is responsible for leading global procurement, planning, and sourcing strategies across a diverse international footprint. Reporting to the VP of Global Manufacturing Operations, this role will unify regional supply chains into a cohesive, standardized global function while driving cost efficiency, supplier diversification, and delivery excellence.

This position requires direct experience managing supply chains for electrical and / or telecommunications products , with a strong understanding of industry-specific challenges, compliance requirements, and supplier landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted product supply across all regions.
• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy that emphasizes supplier diversification beyond China, especially for electrical and telecom components.
• Negotiate global contracts with a focus on favorable terms, risk mitigation, and cost control.
• Integrate regional operations into a standardized global supply chain structure.
• Establish and track KPIs tied to inventory performance, supplier reliability, and delivery targets.
• Advance integrated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) aligned with engineering, production, logistics, and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-161 and 800-53 standards, supporting federal business initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performance team capable of executing global supply chain strategies.
• Modernize systems and processes, including forecasting tools, supplier portals, and ERP enhancements (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

Outcome-Based Goals