Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing overseeing global sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for EnerSys. Leading efforts to enhance operational readiness and cost competitiveness in lithium-ion manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the global sourcing strategy across all critical spend categories (raw materials, components, indirects, and capital equipment) to support production scale-up and long-term business objectives
Partner with executive leadership on Make vs. Buy decisions, capacity planning, and technology sourcing strategies aligned with multi-year operational and financial plans
Lead the design and optimization of a global supply chain network that meets the factory’s requirements for capacity, quality, cost, resilience, and regionalization
Establish long-term global supply base strategies that mitigate risk and support aggressive production ramp schedules
Build and lead strategic partnerships with top-tier global suppliers, establishing executive engagement models, multi-year agreements, and joint improvement roadmaps
Serve as the highest-level escalation point for supplier performance, delivery, and quality risks
Oversee sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of all capital equipment needed for gigafactory construction, ramp, and expansion
Ensure supplier readiness and on-time delivery of critical equipment to meet installation, commissioning, and production targets
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and NPI teams to align sourcing strategies with product design, technology selection, manufacturing yields, and cost targets
Influence corporate strategic planning through cost-modeling insights, supply risk assessments, and market intelligence
Lead supplier engagement for new materials, technologies, and equipment supporting product development and factory expansion
Ensure sourcing decisions accelerate time-to-market while ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness
Lead executive-level negotiations for long-term agreements, technology licenses, capital contracts, and global sourcing frameworks
Partner with Legal and Contracts teams to establish robust commercial terms that protect the business and drive strategic advantage
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global sourcing organization, including category leaders, regional sourcing teams, and supplier development specialists
Foster a culture of operational rigor, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Travel globally, often on short notice, to engage suppliers, assess capabilities, and resolve critical supply, quality, or equipment issues
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
12–15+ years of progressive global supply chain leadership experience in high-tech, advanced manufacturing, EV, battery, semiconductor, or similar industries
Proven experience leading enterprise-level sourcing strategies with multimillion- to multibillion-dollar spend responsibility
Demonstrated success negotiating complex long-term agreements, capital equipment contracts, and global category strategies
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate at C-suite level and influence cross-functional leadership teams
Experience managing global teams and driving high-impact supplier partnerships
Benefits
Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants
Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
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