Observable Space

Observable Space

Director of Strategic Sourcing

Los Angeles, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This is a high-impact leadership role with real organizational scope for a true builder.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company's long-term sourcing and supply chain strategy
  • Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, make-versus-buy decisions, and supplier development initiatives
  • Build and own relationships with key suppliers across the organization
  • Lead high-stakes supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contractual conditions
  • Drive supplier performance improvement and corrective actions where needed
  • Onboard and develop suppliers in coordination with quality and engineering teams
  • Own procurement operations, purchasing controls, logistics strategy, inventory policy, import/export coordination, and transportation planning
  • Lead Corporate IT through the department's IT leader, ensuring technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity coordination, and business systems scale with the company
  • Develop operational dashboards and KPIs that enable data-driven decision making
  • Drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits

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