Director, Strategic Sourcing

About the role

The Director of Strategic Sourcing at Playfly Sports is responsible for leading the procurement and strategic sourcing function across the organization. This role involves driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence, and working closely with business leaders to secure high-quality goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Drive functional excellence in procurement, including the use of standard sourcing processes, category management, engagement with low-cost country suppliers, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management.
• Develop the procurement strategy and objectives for category sourcing that aligns with company goals and ensures effective execution against agreed strategy.
• Establish sourcing plans that optimize cost, quality, service levels, and risk.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Work with business leaders to identify, assess, qualify, and develop new suppliers needed for new product and service introductions.
• Build out comprehensive procurement knowledge of the marketplace, benchmarks, and industry best practices for global categories.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management of vendors.
• Oversee RFI, RFP contract development, review processes, and utilize appropriate support tools to enhance sustainable operations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors.
• Implement vendor scorecards and performance metrics.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage renewals and renegotiations.
• Gather and analyze feedback regarding product quality and supplier performance on a frequent basis.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and measurable savings programs.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to support negotiation strategy.
• Oversee total cost of ownership analysis across major spend categories.
• Establish and run a robust supplier management process across the procurement lifecycle and actively address under-performance.
• Establish and standardize procurement processes and implement best practices, including tracking procurement activity and monitoring savings of procurement initiatives.
• Conduct monthly procurement reviews with business and functional leaders.
• Leverage procurement systems and tools to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Develop clear policies, controls, and governance frameworks for managing key supplier relationships and escalations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and vendor risks.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop procurement team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and other departments to support business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-12 years of direct experience in progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing multimillion dollar spend portfolios.
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Creative and confident team player.
• Possess positive attitude and hands-on approach with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and executive presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-12 years of direct experience in progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience managing multimillion dollar spend portfolios.
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Creative and confident team player.
• Possess positive attitude and hands-on approach with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and executive presence.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Vendor negotiation and management.
• Cost management and savings initiatives.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Procurement process development and implementation.
• Operational excellence and process improvement.
• Compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Team leadership and development.

Benefits

Playfly Sports offers a competitive compensation package, including a base pay range of $120,000 - $130,000 USD, which may vary based on factors such as skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Schedule

The role is offered on a hybrid schedule.