Director of Strategic Sourcing

Overview

Lead global strategic sourcing and supplier management for custom transformer components.

Key Responsibilities

• strategic sourcing
• contract negotiation
• risk mitigation
• erp integration
• supplier management
• cost savings

Tasks

The Director will oversee strategic sourcing for major commodity classes, develop supplier partnerships, lead contract negotiations, and drive visibility and resilience across the supply chain. This leader will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and finance to deliver cost-effective, risk-mitigated, and scalable sourcing strategies in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. -Negotiate and manage long-term supply agreements with strong commercial and operational terms. -Ensure supply continuity through risk mitigation strategies, capacity planning, and robust contract management. -Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Planning to align sourcing decisions with custom BOM requirements and long-lead production schedules. -Build and execute sourcing strategies across multiple high-value commodities (e.g., copper, steel, cores, bushings, insulation) with annual spend in the hundreds of millions. -Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing and planning professionals. -Assess and select suppliers based on capabilities, capacity, geopolitical risk, cost structure, quality, and alignment with company goals. -Develop and manage supplier relationships, including executive-level engagement across North America, Asia, and Europe. -Drive cost savings initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards. -Support digital transformation efforts and integration of sourcing data into ERP and planning systems. -Establish sourcing KPIs, including supplier performance, cost trends, lead times, and compliance. -Lead global strategic sourcing and supplier management across U.S. and international manufacturing facilities. -Serve as a key partner to the VP of Supply Chain and executive leadership.

Requirements

• sap
• oracle
• mba
• apics
• leadership
• 15 yrs

What You Bring

Travel: Moderate travel required to supplier and plant locations -Expertise in managing high-mix, low-volume sourcing models with custom-engineered components. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field; Engineering degree strongly preferred. MBA or APICS/CSCP certification is a plus. -Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and sourcing technologies (e.g., SAP, Oracle). -Proven experience leading global strategic sourcing in complex manufacturing, ideally in electrical, capital equipment, or transformer industries. -Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and execute under pressure. -Demonstrated success in building supplier partnerships and negotiating long-term agreements with global impact. -Strong financial, analytical, and commercial acumen. -12–15 years of progressive experience in supply chain or sourcing, with at least 5 years in leadership.

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Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package

About Virginia Transformer Corp

-Supplies custom transformers to major data centers in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, and South Carolina, emphasizing expertise in mission-critical power infrastructure. -Service portfolio includes liquid-filled, dry-type, rectifier, autotransformers, and pad-mount units, plus field services like testing, repairs, and automated diagnostics. -Financial trajectory shows steady expansion, driven by substantial data-center contracts and strategic plant investments.

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