Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial and G&A
Soni, Woburn, MA, United States
The Commercial Procurement Director leads the organization’s procurement strategy, focusing on maximizing value, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and supporting commercial objectives. This role ensures procurement aligns with business goals, drives efficiency, and mitigates supply risks.
Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Procurement Leadership
Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive value across the supply chain
Lead category management and strategic sourcing initiatives
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms
Oversee contract development, compliance, and performance
3. Commercial Support
Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams on commercial decisions
Support pricing strategies, bids, and large-scale commercial deals
Ensure procurement contributes to revenue growth and margin improvement
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Promote ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team
Establish KPIs and performance metrics
Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture
6. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation
Drive procurement process optimization
Implement procurement tools and systems
Use data analytics to inform decision‑making
Key Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, with leadership responsibility
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Deep understanding of supply chain and commercial operations
Experience with procurement systems Coupa
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Compensation $190,000 to $240,000 annually
Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications.
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Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Procurement Leadership
Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive value across the supply chain
Lead category management and strategic sourcing initiatives
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms
Oversee contract development, compliance, and performance
3. Commercial Support
Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams on commercial decisions
Support pricing strategies, bids, and large-scale commercial deals
Ensure procurement contributes to revenue growth and margin improvement
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Promote ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team
Establish KPIs and performance metrics
Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture
6. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation
Drive procurement process optimization
Implement procurement tools and systems
Use data analytics to inform decision‑making
Key Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, with leadership responsibility
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Deep understanding of supply chain and commercial operations
Experience with procurement systems Coupa
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Compensation $190,000 to $240,000 annually
Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications.
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