Divisional Vice President, Global Sourcing
Seattle, WA (Hybrid) | Global Scope | 25–35% Travel
We’re partnering with a high-growth, global product organization seeking a Divisional Vice President of Global Sourcing to lead and scale its international supply chain strategy.
This is a transformational leadership role responsible for building a best-in-class sourcing network that drives profitability, speed-to-market, compliance, and long-term sustainability across global markets.
If you are a strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of commercial growth, operational excellence, and global team leadership — this role was built for you.
What You’ll Own
Global Sourcing Strategy
- Design and execute short-, mid-, and long-range global sourcing strategies aligned to revenue and margin targets
- Build scalable supplier networks across Asia and key manufacturing regions
- Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) across cost, freight, lead time, quality, and reliability
- Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Design, Logistics, and Operations to deliver seamless client outcomes
Operational Excellence & Analytics
- Develop sourcing dashboards, KPIs, and supplier scorecards
- Implement governance frameworks for RFPs, bid processes, and contract management
- Drive digital enablement, automation, and process improvement across the sourcing function
- Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling
Supplier & Compliance Leadership
- Build and manage strategic global vendor partnerships
- Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance reviews
- Ensure alignment with ethical, environmental, and social compliance standards
- Oversee audits, corrective action plans, and SLA accountability
Executive Leadership & Team Development
- Lead a global team of 5–7 direct reports across multiple time zones
- Build organizational capability, succession plans, and scalable team structure
- Champion culture, accountability, and change management
- Communicate clearly with executives, stakeholders, and client-facing teams
What We’re Looking For
- 12+ years of progressive global sourcing and product development experience
- 7+ years leading multi-country teams
- Proven success scaling compliant sourcing networks across Asia and global manufacturing hubs
- Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling)
- Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience implementing sourcing governance, KPIs, and continuous improvement frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree required | Master’s preferred
Scope & Impact
- Own global sourcing and procurement budget, including COGS targets and savings initiatives
- Shape the future operating model of the sourcing organization
- Directly influence profitability, margin expansion, and supply chain resilience
- Serve as a key executive partner during the company’s next phase of growth