Director of Sourcing

Iron Sky Recruiting

  • Salt Lake, Utah
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This position oversees a sourcing and procurement team currently based in China and plays a key role in balancing cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience across a diverse portfolio of manufactured building products. We are seeking a Director of Sourcing to lead and scale our global sourcing and manufacturing strategy across international partners, with a primary focus on Asia while further developing domestic manufacturing partnerships.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake, Utah

    Description

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a Director of Sourcing to lead and scale our global sourcing and manufacturing strategy across international partners, with a primary focus on Asia while further developing domestic manufacturing partnerships.

    This role is responsible for end-to-end procurement, including supplier strategy, manufacturing sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and shipping, risk mitigation, redundancy planning, and commercial negotiations.

    This position oversees a sourcing and procurement team currently based in China and plays a key role in balancing cost, quality, speed, and supply chain resilience across a diverse portfolio of manufactured building products.

    The ideal candidate brings strong experience in building materials and finishes, a solid understanding of Asian manufacturing environments, and the ability to operate effectively within complex global supply chains.

    Key Responsibilities

    Global Procurement & Sourcing Strategy

    • Own and execute a global procurement strategy for cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, and sinks
    • Maintain and expand a diversified supplier base across Asia and U.S.-based manufacturers
    • Drive sourcing strategies that balance cost optimization, quality, capacity, and risk

    Manufacturing & Supplier Management

    • Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage overseas and domestic manufacturers and vendors
    • Lead factory audits, capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
    • Establish and enforce supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and compliance

    Quality & Compliance

    • Oversee global quality standards, inspection programs, and corrective action processes
    • Ensure compliance with company specifications, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
    • Partner with internal and external QA/QC teams to reduce defects, claims, and rework

    Logistics, Shipping & Risk Management

    • Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize shipping modes, lead times, and landed cost
    • Develop redundancy and contingency plans to mitigate geopolitical, operational, and supply disruptions
    • Proactively assess and manage supplier, country, and logistics risk

    Negotiations & Commercial Leadership

    • Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, MOQs, tooling, capacity commitments, and payment terms
    • Structure contracts that protect quality, supply continuity, and long-term partnership value
    • Drive ongoing cost improvements while maintaining product integrity

    Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams including product, operations, quality, and finance
    • Lead and support a global procurement and sourcing team
    • Provide reporting on sourcing performance, risk exposure, and opportunities

    Qualifications & Experience

    • 7–10 years of progressive experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
    • Proven experience in manufactured building products (cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, and/or stone preferred)
    • Hands-on sourcing experience in Asian manufacturing regions (e.g., China, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand)
    • Strong background in factory sourcing, quality systems, and international logistics
    • Proven negotiation experience with supplier agreements
    • Experience managing supply chain risk, redundancy, and continuity planning
    • Ability to travel internationally (approximately 2 weeks per quarter)
    • Strong professional references

    Work Authorization

    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
    Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

    Preferred Attributes

    • Experience working directly with overseas factories and on-site teams
    • Familiarity with U.S. commercial construction supply chains
    • Experience with domestic manufacturing partnerships
    • Knowledge of building materials, finishes, and installation requirements
    • Strong financial acumen, including landed cost modeling
    • High integrity, cultural intelligence, and a relationship-driven leadership style