Global Director, Indirect Procurement jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Sensata Technologies · 2 hours ago

Global Director, Indirect Procurement

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Global Director of Indirect Procurement to oversee purchasing, logistics, and related departments. This role involves leading a team to ensure efficient purchasing processes while managing costs, inventory, and budgets, as well as developing innovative strategies for sourcing and supplier management.

Electrical DistributionHardwareSoftware
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Directs inventory management and material budgets
Directs implementation of innovative strategies for cost reduction, quality and other aspects
Oversee analyses of market conditions and trends to predict future supply needs
Direct cross functional team in the execution of medium to large strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies
Oversee consistent communication with suppliers to ensure timelines is met
Direct interactions between suppliers and functional teams to answer any questions related to any documents
Oversee negotiations ranging from Long Term Agreements to individual Purchase Orders
Lead a Global Team of sourcing professionals, shaping a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
Develop and execute innovative category strategies that drive cost savings, enhance supply continuity, and support business growth
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing leaders to align sourcing with enterprise-wide objectives
Leverage tools like should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, and e-Sourcing to drive smarter decision-making
Build and maintain world-class supplier relationships, developing robust evaluation and performance management frameworks
Stay ahead of market trends to mitigate risk, capture value, and ensure agility in global supply chains
Guide tactical procurement teams to align day-to-day purchasing with strategic objectives
Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations while upholding the highest ethical standards

Qualification

Indirect sourcing experienceCategory strategy developmentSupplier relationship managementTeam leadershipOracle ERPSix SigmaLean ManufacturingEthical valuesPlanning skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsTime managementPresentation skills

Required

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
12+ years of indirect sourcing experience with 6+ years managing global teams
Ability to travel 35% both domestically and to Global Regions

Preferred

Oracle ERP Experience desired (R11 and/or R12)
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience strongly desired

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
Education reimbursement
Wellness programs
401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
Variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
Short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs

Company

Sensata Technologies

company-logo
Sensata Technologies engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sensors and electronic controls.

H1B Sponsorship

Sensata Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (27)
2024 (27)
2023 (18)
2022 (29)
2021 (18)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-03-11IPO

Leadership Team

leader-logo
George Verras
Chief Technology Officer, Executive Vice President
linkedin
leader-logo
Daniel L. Black
Member Board Of Directors
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase