Director Strategic Sourcing

TK Elevator$120K — $150K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering required.
  • 15+ years of strategic sourcing and supplier management experience, focusing on indirect procurement.
  • Expert understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, and procure-to-pay (P2P) platforms.
  • Excellent negotiation skills including supplier contract management.
  • Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and RFP processes.

Responsibilities

  • Define procurement strategic direction for indirect spend categories.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary category teams and enhance cross-functional engagement.
  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business needs and market dynamics.
  • Oversee sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across indirect categories.
  • Drive supplier performance management and establish strategic supplier relationships.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of full-time employment.
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What we expect

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Director Strategic Sourcing in Atlanta, GA.

This position will be responsible for leading the transformation of TKE NA indirect procurement spend into a best-in-class sourcing model that captures cost savings, spend discipline, demand management, and value creation, while driving procurement innovation to achieve total cost of ownership targets.

This transformation will drive best-in-class Cost, Quality, and Service Delivery from our supplier base across all indirect categories for internal TKE business partners. The Director of Indirect Spend (including professional services, Fleet, IT, MRO, facilities, logistics support services, and corporate services) will collaborate and partner with Strategic Sourcing, Center of Excellence, and Procurement Field Operations teams within PSM to leverage enterprise-wide sourcing strategies and compliance through procurement platforms.

This is an executive leadership role with broad enterprise visibility, supporting business units in developing and executing category strategies in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Define overall procurement strategic direction for planning, organizing, leading, measuring, and analyzing the sourcing of indirect spend categories.
  • Lead and develop multi-disciplinary category teams across key indirect spend areas, enhancing cross-functional engagement and stakeholder alignment.
  • Formulate category strategies, recommend and implement solutions, and continuously adjust based on business needs and market dynamics.
  • Develop and implement business plans and budgets, including long-range objectives, performance metrics, and value targets by collaborating with Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Operations, and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations across services-based and indirect supplier ecosystems.
  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to TKE business priorities.
  • Drive tracking and reporting for indirect spend areas and ensure compliance.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for market intelligence across indirect categories.
  • Lead supplier selection, qualification, and governance processes.
  • Develop strategic supplier relationships and manage executive-level engagements.
  • Drive supplier performance management programs.
  • Partner with stakeholders to implement demand management and spend discipline.
  • Embed sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.
  • Ensure alignment with procurement policies and governance frameworks.
  • Maximize procurement tools and P2P systems.
  • Establish and standardize procurement policies and procedures.
  • Build strong internal stakeholder relationships.
  • Leverage analytics and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.


Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering is required.
  • Master of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree a plus
  • APICS, CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent procurement certification is a plus.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt experience preferred.
  • Expert understanding of purchasing policies, procedures, practices, and the value and use of procure-to-pay (P2P) digital platforms.
  • Excellent understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes and strategies
  • Demonstrated excellence in managing internal customers; skilled at change management; well-honed "radar" for stakeholder management.
  • Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
  • Excellent negotiation skills up to the executive level and understanding of supplier contract management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations across indirect categories, and enterprise-wide supplier agreements.
  • Proven ability to structure and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, SLAs, risk, and governance) to optimize total value while balancing service delivery and business objectives.
  • A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself.
  • Experience with ERP systems, Spend Data Analytics & Reporting, eSourcing, and contract management systems required.
  • 15+ years of strategic sourcing and supplier management experience with a focus on indirect procurement.
  • Transformational leadership in indirect procurement operating models.
  • Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies for indirect spend.
  • Proven ability to develop category strategies across IT, services, facilities, and MRO etc.
  • Strong track record influencing stakeholders and driving value through data.
  • Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
  • Experience leading RFP processes across indirect categories including professional services and IT providers.
  • Demonstrated humility, willingness to listen and consider ideas from others, and pursue multiple paths to get to the best solution.
  • Demonstrated experience building teams, managing, and elevating team performance, and identifying and developing talent to increase bench strength.
  • Excellent agility and problem-solving skills demonstrating the ability to work within the grey.
  • Strong executive presence skills including the ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams within a global and highly dynamic environment.
  • Ability to think at scale while operating in the now.


What we offer

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Supplemental medical plans
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
  • Optional life and AD&D coverage
  • Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
  • Identity theft monitoring
  • Pet insurance
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:
  • 15 days of vacation per year
  • 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
  • Paid sick leave, per company policy
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

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