ASSA ABLOY Group · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. They are seeking a Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain to lead end-to-end operations for Self Storage, focusing on supplier strategy, global sourcing, and operational excellence.
BiometricsConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsFurnitureHomeland SecurityManufacturingPublic SafetySecurityService IndustrySmart Home
Hiring Manager
Montavious D. Brinson, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Develop long-term operations, sourcing, supply chain, production, and supplier quality strategies
Lead efforts to improve global supplier footprint, inventory positioning, and risk mitigation
Identify opportunities for scalability in alignment with Self Storage’s 5-year growth plan and AAGS strategic roadmap
Ensure adherence to internal and external regulations, including safety, quality, compliance, and sustainability requirements
Guarantee supplier compliance with ASSA ABLOY policies, including EHS, Supplier Code of Conduct, and Trade Compliance
Ensure quality governance across all operations, production processes, and supplier activities
Lead strategic negotiations with suppliers for Self Storage’s hardware, component, and service needs
Manage supplier performance, providing structured feedback, scorecards, and improvement plans
Monitor global supply markets and interpret market intelligence to influence sourcing strategies
Ensure global and local contracts are utilized and adhered to for sourcing and supplier quality management
Lead supplier selection, qualification, development, and lifecycle management
Lead all production operations, capacity planning, forecasting, workflow design, and optimization
Ensure quality control, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions across production
Oversee SOP development, production KPIs, safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and implement sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with divisional direction
Oversee all procurement activities, inventory management, cycle counting, and NetSuite accuracy
Lead annual productivity improvements (cost reduction, yield improvement, supplier efficiencies)
Ensure cross-functional cooperation around material readiness for NPI/NPD projects
Provide annual budget estimates incorporating market inputs and sourcing strategy
Set and lead supplier quality performance standards and KPIs
Address supplier and internal non-conformances, ensuring accountability and timely resolution
Manage SQE processes, working with Division and Group resources
Lead a cross-functional team including production, warehouse, procurement, and quality alignment resources
Partner with HR to build organizational capability through coaching, skill development, and succession pipeline creation
Provide leadership in achieving design-to-cost targets for product development
Collaborate across Group, Division, and local Self Storage leadership to implement best practices and global sourcing strategies
Partner with Product Management and Engineering, to align production and sourcing strategies with product lifecycle needs
Work with Finance on cost structures, contracts, and budget management
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in electronics or hardware manufacturing, production planning, quality, KPIs, and team leadership
5+ years of experience managing suppliers, negotiations, TCO reduction, and supplier quality compliance
5+ years of experience with ERP systems (NetSuite ideal), inventory optimization, forecasting, and cost-management initiatives
Leadership – Leads through influence, direction, coaching, and alignment
Stakeholder Management – Manages cross-functional and supplier relationships with confidence
Analytical Thinking – Uses data to diagnose, compare, and improve performance
Financial Analysis – Understands pricing, cost drivers, TCO, and financial impacts
Drive – Takes initiative and delivers through obstacles and carries the team with them
Teamwork – Engages across functions and geographic boundaries
Project Management – Leads sourcing, quality, and operational projects
Supplier Management - Strong knowledge of supplier audits, qualification, and improvement
Contract Establishment – Understands and negotiates contracts effectively
Business Acumen – Connects sourcing and operations decisions to business outcomes
Benefits
Generous and competitive total rewards package
Comprehensive and career-development resources to expand your skills and maximise your potential
Supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate
Culture of empowerment, providing opportunity and support to grow in the role
Opportunity to join a global company with limitless opportunities to network and grow your career to the next level
Bonus
401(k) plan
Education assistance
Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2020-10-09Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Eva Karlsson
Vice President Business Area Air Handling Cooling & Heating
John McGuire
Vice President of Corporate Development - Yale & August Home
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