Director, Site Supply Chain

Role: Director, Site Supply Chain

Work Arrangement: On‑site

Relocation: Considered

Visa: Not considered

Director, Site Supply Chain

I am seeking a Director, Site Supply Chain for a manufacturing group in Texas.

Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy & Governance

• Own and execute site‑level supply chain strategy aligned with global sourcing and operational objectives.
• Establish and enforce procurement, inventory, and supplier management policies.
• Provide data‑driven insights to senior leadership on cost, risk, capacity, and supply continuity.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead all site sourcing activities, including direct materials, MRO, services, and outsourced support.
• Drive supplier negotiations, including high‑value and long‑term commercial agreements.
• Develop and execute cost‑reduction and value‑engineering initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships while mitigating risk exposure.

Inventory, Warehouse & Materials Operations

• Define inventory policies, stocking strategies, and service‑level targets to support production.
• Oversee warehouse, stockroom, and material flow operations.
• Balance working capital efficiency with production reliability.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Production Control teams.
• Support capital planning, budgeting, and spend authorization processes.

People Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead and develop a multi‑layer supply chain organization, including managers and indirect warehouse teams.
• Set clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and best‑practice supply chain methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, or sourcing experience within manufacturing.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers.
• Proven success in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
• Experience in complex or capital‑intensive manufacturing environments preferred.
• Industry background is flexible; manufacturing experience is required.