JOB SUMMARY

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in sourcing, purchasing, and SIOP will shape the backbone of a global manufacturing supply chain. This is your opportunity to drive transformation, deliver measurable impact, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.   As Director, Global Sourcing, you’ll be at the forefront of driving strategic procurement, purchasing excellence, and SIOP transformation across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this high-impact position, you’ll lead a talented team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and influence global strategy while delivering measurable results in cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory optimization. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the visibility to make your mark, and the support to grow your career within a respected global industry leader.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies to support manufacturing operations.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management across domestic and international vendors.
• Collaborate with Category Sourcing and Supplier Development teams to manage regional/global supplier relationships.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including VA/VE analysis, cost modeling, and supplier innovation events.
• Monitor and mitigate inflationary pressures and supply risks.
• Direct purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of production materials, consumables, and services.
• Manage plan for every part methodology to achieve desired inventory levels through demand planning, safety stock optimization, and lead time management
• Drive scenario planning and risk assessments to support agile decision-making in response to demand variability or supply chain volatility
• Support the resolution of material shortages, non-conforming materials, and excess inventory disposition.
• Serve as a key contributor to the SIOP process, aligning sourcing strategies with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production plans.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Finance, and Commercial teams ensuring integration into the monthly SIOP cycle.
• Analyze supply constraints, lead times, and capacity risks to proactively address potential disruptions.
• Ensure accurate vendor invoicing and maintain master data integrity in SAP.
• Coordinate with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service to meet service level commitments.
• Lead and develop a team of sourcing and purchasing professionals.
• Foster collaboration across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure alignment of team goals with business unit KPIs and objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experienced leader with the ability to proactively communicate at all levels and with all functions.
• Experience in industrial, sanitary, or food & beverage markets.
• Track record of delivering measurable sourcing savings and operational improvements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global organization.
• Strong leadership background, including ability to motivate and foster productive team environment.
• Ability to be self-directed, but able to integrate with managers up and down the organization to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence with the ability to adapt and lead in various situations
• Readiness to evaluate alternatives and make decisions even when all information required is not available.
• Capacity to manage change - identify problems, their causes and practical solutions, taking the team with you.
• Critical thinking and intellectual capability to analyze difficult business problems, getting to the root cause of the problems and generating workable solutions in line with objectives.
• Initiative and drive to achieve business results without compromising ethics or integrity.
• Ability to travel as required to meet requirements of the role, for example customer, supplier, SPXFLOW meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing global teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of SIOP, MRP systems, supplier development, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Lean or Six Sigma certification a plus
• APICS or CPIM certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems.  All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

DISCLAIMER

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.