DescriptionThe Director of Technical Sourcing is responsible for supporting and managing the procurement process for the Engineering and Product teams, while prioritizing cost control, accuracy, on-time project delivery, and ultimately the customer experience. This position will work to optimize existing procedures and streamline activities to meet the needs of the team. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the correct pipeline of products for current and future needs, including evaluating new suppliers to ensure technical requirements of newly procured products are met.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist Engineering and Product teams with daily duties involving new and ongoing requests and serve as key contact.Define, coordinate, and support the end-to-end process for Engineering and Product BOM’s into Sitetracker for demand planning.Drive continuous strategic partnerships with current and new suppliers.Perform negotiations, redlining, and manage contracts across assigned departments with a focus on all key contractual commercial terms and conditions.Evaluate, analyze, and improve supplier alternatives, qualifications, and product specification procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.Collaborate with suppliers during the technical review and clarification phase and develop solutions for highly complex supplier challenges.Manage new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material and product flow.Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop scorecards and metrics to measure procurement performance and suppliers.Design and implement business strategies adapted to changing conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.Drive organizational change management.Develop and implement new business processes for vendor selection while meeting short and long – term needs.Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.Work collaboratively with internal customers, stakeholders and suppliers.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, information technology or related field required (Master’s preferred).5 years of professional experience in leadership role.Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain complete confidentiality.Ability to work cooperatively and as a member of a team and display interpersonal awareness.Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Outlook) with Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in USRC.Experience with Salesforce, Sitetracker, or Dynamics 365 a plusStrong analytical background.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) to interact with vendors, team members, senior management, and external business partners.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Industry-related experience preferred.BENEFITS:We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans401K Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)Paid Volunteer TimePaid Parental LeaveHotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security serviceEmployee Referral BonusesExclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks#LI-DD1#J-18808-Ljbffr