The Director of Sourcing and Procurement leads the company’s global sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations to ensure cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services that meet the company’s quality, sustainability, and delivery standards. This role plays a critical part in aligning sourcing strategies with the company’s business goals, product development, and operational efficiency - particularly within the office, healthcare, education, and E-commerce furniture markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing and procurement strategy that supports company growth, profitability, and innovation goals.
• Partner with executive leadership, engineering, and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supply chain agility, and supplier performance.

Supplier Management

• Identify, qualify, and manage a diverse global supplier base for raw materials, hardware, upholstery, finishes, and contract manufacturing.
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements, contracts, and pricing to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Establish metrics and supplier scorecards to monitor and improve supplier performance, quality, and sustainability compliance.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to support innovation and new product introductions.

Operational Excellence

• Lead a team of sourcing and procurement professionals responsible for material planning, purchasing, and supplier relationship management.
• Implement best practices in procurement, including implementation of e-sourcing, spend analysis, and category management.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supply issues and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure procurement processes are compliant with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Financial & Risk Management

• Develop and manage department budgets, cost reduction goals, and KPIs.
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and global supply chain risks to anticipate and mitigate disruptions.
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and total cost of ownership analysis.

Sustainability & ESG

• Champion sustainable sourcing practices, ensuring materials and suppliers align with environmental and social responsibility goals.
• Support initiatives in circular design, material traceability, and supplier diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably furniture, consumer goods, or contract interiors.
• Proven success in managing global supplier networks and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction track record.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and digital procurement tools.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong business acumen and financial literacy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, design-driven manufacturing environment.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of cost savings and sourcing efficiency targets.
• Supplier quality, delivery, and performance improvements.
• On-time support of new product launches.
• Supply chain resilience and risk mitigation.
• Employee engagement and team development.