Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing - IT (Remote)

The Director, Senior Strategic Sourcing - IT is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, supplier performance, and value creation across the organization. This role leads cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards. The incumbent is expected to foster strong supplier partnerships, optimize procurement processes, and deliver sustainable results that support the company’s growth and operational excellence. This position exists to provide strategic leadership and expertise in sourcing, ensuring the organization achieves its financial and operational goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategies: Lead the creation and implementation of sourcing strategies by analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and leveraging supplier capabilities to achieve cost savings and value creation for the organization. Ensure alignment with business objectives and drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers by conducting regular performance reviews, negotiating contracts, and resolving issues to ensure optimal service, quality, and innovation. Drive supplier accountability and foster collaboration for mutual success.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, and Legal, to understand business needs, support project initiatives, and ensure sourcing strategies meet organizational goals. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing projects on time and within budget.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans, monitoring supplier compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and ensuring ethical sourcing practices.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market intelligence to inform decision-making and provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing initiatives, savings, and performance outcomes.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Area of Study
  • Business Administration
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement
  • Finance
  • Operations Management
  • Economics
  • Engineering (in some industries)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 10+
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems: Technical Competencies
  • Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Ability to assess, select, and manage supplier performance and partnerships.
  • Cost Analysis & Financial Acumen: Proficiency in analyzing spend data, total cost of ownership, and financial impact of sourcing decisions.
  • Risk Management: Knowledge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks.
  • Project Management: Skills in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of procurement regulations, ethical sourcing, and compliance standards.
• Information Systems
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Experience with platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for procurement and supply chain management.
  • eProcurement Solutions: Familiarity with tools like Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer for sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration.
  • Spend Analytics Tools: Proficiency in using data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to analyze spend and supplier performance.
  • Contract Management Systems: Knowledge of systems for tracking, storing, and managing supplier contracts and agreements.
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Skills & Abilities: 
  • Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams to achieve sourcing objectives.
  • Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers.
  • Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
  • Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills for presenting strategies, influencing stakeholders, and building relationships.
  • Strategic Planning: Capability to develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and managing ambiguity.
  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of sourcing and contract management.
  • Decision Making: Sound judgment and ability to make timely, effective decisions under pressure.

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About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; and ODP Business Solutions, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned. 

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule 

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! 

Application Deadline

The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

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