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Director of Sourcing
Director of SourcingTRC Talent Solutions • Portland, TN, US
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Director of Sourcing

Director of Sourcing

TRC Talent Solutions • Portland, TN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Director of Strategic Sourcing

Job Details

Job Location : Tennessee Office – Portland, TN

Position Type : Full Time

Job Category : Purchasing – Procurement

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Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

  • Build and lead a high-performing sourcing organization; hire, coach, and develop a new team to support growth.
  • Define and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy that emphasizes assembly components and system-level integration rather than purely commodity management.
  • Establish multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, manage tariffs, and ensure supply continuity.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to align sourcing plans with new product development, cost targets, and manufacturability objectives.

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Negotiate key supplier agreements, contracts, and strategic partnerships that deliver best total cost of ownership, quality, and innovation.
  • Implement supplier segmentation, performance tracking, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to strengthen collaboration and accountability.
  • Lead RFx processes and contract lifecycle management for key suppliers supporting electrical and mechanical assembly components.

    • Operational & Cost Excellence

  • Drive productivity and value-engineering initiatives across the supplier base through VAVE, continuous improvement, and re-sourcing programs.
  • Analyze global markets to identify cost-competitive manufacturing and assembly opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline supplier transitions and accelerate new product launches.

    • Risk & Compliance

  • Develop and maintain risk-mitigation frameworks across the supply chain, addressing financial, capacity, compliance, and geopolitical exposure.
  • Ensure adherence to trade regulations and internal governance policies while driving sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives.

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    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply-chain leadership — ideally within manufacturing or electrical assembly environments.
  • Proven success developing and implementing sourcing strategies for assembly-based components (connectors, wiring, enclosures, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams and implement new sourcing processes.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-influence skills at the executive level.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and project-management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and executive reporting.
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