Location:
Euclid - 22801Employment Status:
Salary Full-Time Function:
Supply Management/Purchasing Pay Grade and Range:
ASC060-M3 $141,872.00 - $205,000.00
Bonus Plan:
AIP Target Bonus:
20,0Role SummaryThe Director, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading global sourcing strategy and execution for welding components and electronics. The role manages approximately $300M in annual spend and leads a global organization of ~15 sourcing professionals across multiple regions.
This position plays a critical leadership role within Direct Sourcing by translating external market dynamics, supplier capacity signals, and cost drivers into actionable sourcing strategies that improve cost, supply continuity, and scalability. A key element of the role is to systematically reduce supply risk, including the elimination of single- and sole-sourced parts, and to evaluate make-vs-buy and outsourcing opportunities for components and PCBA assemblies currently manufactured internally.
Key Responsibilities1) Global Category Strategy & Commercial Leadership- Own and execute global category strategies for welding components (machined parts, castings, fabricated assemblies, torch/feeder components) and electronics (PCBA/EMS, power electronics, controls, sensors, harnesses, connectors, displays).
- Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with product, engineering, and manufacturing strategies, addressing cost productivity, capacity scalability, localization, and risk reduction.
- Lead supplier selection, competitive sourcing events, negotiation strategies, and long-term agreements (LTAs), ensuring total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
- Drive should-cost modeling and VA/VE in partnership with Engineering to influence design decisions and reduce material and conversion costs.
2) Make-vs-Buy, Outsourcing & Footprint Optimization- Lead structured make-vs-buy and outsourcing evaluations for components and PCBA assemblies currently manufactured internally, in close partnership with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality.
- Assess internal vs. external manufacturing options based on total cost, capacity, scalability, capital requirements, quality, lead time, and risk.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to responsibly transition work externally where justified, ensuring supplier readiness, quality validation, and continuity of supply.
- Support longer-term manufacturing footprint and capacity decisions through fact-based sourcing and market intelligence inputs.
Key Responsibilities (Continued)3) Supplier Portfolio, Risk & Single-Source Reduction- Own the reduction of single- and sole-sourced parts, with clear targets and phased execution plans across welding components and electronics.
- Segment the global supply base and establish dual- or multi-sourcing strategies for high-risk or high-impact components.
- Lead supplier commercial and performance governance, including pricing structures, indexation, cost transparency, and productivity commitments.
- Partner with Quality and Operations to improve supplier performance across delivery, lead time stability, PPM, corrective action responsiveness, and NPI readiness.
- Ensure contingency plans are in place for constrained suppliers, geographies, or technologies, particularly within electronics and capacity-limited processes.
5) Enterprise Sourcing Programs & Special Projects- Lead high-impact, cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including:
- Accelerated cost-out and productivity programs
- Supplier consolidation and footprint optimization
- Tariff and trade mitigation efforts
- Disruption recovery and constrained-supply response
- Drive disciplined program governance with measurable outcomes, executive visibility, and sustained results.
Key Responsibilities (Continued)6) Leadership, Talent & Global Capability Development- Lead, coach, and develop a global team of ~15 sourcing professionals, building both technical depth and leadership capability across regions.
- Establish clear role expectations, development plans, and succession paths to ensure long-term organizational capability.
- Actively assess and close skill gaps in areas such as:
- Electronics and EMS sourcing
- Should-cost and cost modeling
- Negotiation and commercial strategy
- Program and change leadership
- Foster a consistent global operating model, including category reviews, savings governance, supplier QBRs, and escalation forums.
- Build a high-performance, collaborative culture that values accountability, data-driven decision-making, and cross-regional teamwork.
Scope & Impact- Annual spend responsibility: Approximately $300M
- Global team: ~15 sourcing professionals
- Significant influence on product cost, supply continuity, manufacturing scalability, and enterprise risk exposure
- Acts as a key leadership extension of the Sr. Director of Direct Sourcing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Cost productivity and validated savings
- Reduction in single- and sole-sourced parts (count and spend)
- Contract coverage and sourcing compliance
- Supplier performance (OTIF, lead time stability, quality metrics)
- Effectiveness and timeliness of market intelligence insights
- Progress and outcomes of make-vs-buy and outsourcing initiatives
- Talent development, capability growth, and succession readiness
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (MBA or Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management within industrial or engineered products environments.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional, data-driven decisions impacting manufacturing strategy and supply risk.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with PCBA/EMS, power electronics, controls, and industrial electronics supply chains.
- Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, Six Sigma).
- Experience leading sourcing strategy during periods of volatility or structural change.
- Experience sourcing both mechanical/welding components and electronics in global supply markets.
