Sourcing Director

Spectra Premium AB; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive aftermarket company is seeking a Global Sourcing Director to optimize their complex global supply chain. This role involves overseeing SKU management, cost reduction strategies, and supplier development. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing within fast-moving industries and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven success in global sourcing within automotive aftermarket distribution or a similar high-SKU, fast-moving industry.
• Experience managing large, diverse SKU portfolios and balancing cost, quality, and availability.
• Deep understanding of supply chain management and global sourcing principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing for a broad catalog of part numbers, ensuring supplier capacity and lead times.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that lower acquisition costs while maintaining quality.
• Identify and mitigate geopolitical, supplier-specific risks.

Skills

Global sourcing

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Job description

A strategic and results-driven Global Sourcing Director in our automotive aftermarket distribution team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing a complex, high-SKU global supply chain, ensuring availability, cost competitiveness, and supplier reliability. As the leader of the Purchasing team, you will partner closely with Product Management and Operations to develop sourcing strategies that drive profitability, strengthen service levels, and support sustainable long-term growth

All of the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• SKU Management & Availability:Oversee sourcing for a broad catalog of part numbers, ensuring supplier capacity, quality, and lead times align with customer demand.
• Cost Reduction:Develop and execute sourcing strategies that lower acquisition costs while maintaining quality and competitiveness in the aftermarket space.
• Profitability Improvement:Deliver favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) through negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost modeling.
• Risk Management:Identify and proactively mitigate geopolitical, supply chain, and supplier-specific risks to protect product availability and margins.
• Supplier Development:Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; strengthen existing partnerships through performance metrics, contract compliance, and joint improvement initiatives.
• Global Supplier Relations:Cultivate strong, long-term supplier relationships across multiple regions, balancing cost, lead time, quality, and reliability.
• Collaboration:Work closely with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with product line priorities, customer needs, and inventory requirements.

Areas of strength and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Proven success in global sourcing within automotive aftermarket distributionor a similar high-SKU, fast-moving industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a history of securing favorable terms and improving margins.
• Experience managing large, diverse SKU portfoliosand balancing cost, quality, and availability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive decision-making.
• Deep understanding of supply chain management, global sourcing principles, and aftermarket distribution dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with global complexity.

What we can offer you:

• A career opportunity in a work environment that respects corporate values and encourages creativity, collaboration and trust
• PTO
• Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a performance-driven compensation structure.

Are you tempted? Don't hesitate to apply today! We look forward to meeting you!