Director, Strategic Sourcing at Material Handling Systems in Mount Washington, Kentucky

Job Description:

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.




At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.



Position Overview: Fortna is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead our global sourcing efforts. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supply chain resilience, and fostering strategic supplier partnerships across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of global supply chain management. The Director will also play a key role in coaching, mentoring, and developing the category managers, and shaping the organization in collaboration with the sourcing leadership team.


Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Global Commodity Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.


• Strategy Development: Define and implement the overall sourcing strategy, focusing on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.


• Cost Management: Drive cost savings initiatives through effective negotiation, supplier selection, and continuous improvement processes.


• Negotiation Expertise: Implement structured negotiation processes to facilitate supplier negotiations and contracting.


• Supplier Relationship and Supply Chain Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality, delivery, reliability, and innovation. Develop and maintain value-driven vendor partnerships, set KPIs, and use scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance.


• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, finance, and quality to align sourcing strategies with business needs.


• Market Analysis: Conduct market intelligence and frequent market analysis to anticipate price fluctuations and ensure a reliable supply of materials.


• Process Improvement: Create a team culture of lean and continuous improvement.


• Technology Forward: Leverage ERP & business analytics to create a culture of data driven making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of contract law, MRP, and supplier management tools.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.


• Proven track record in developing and executing sourcing strategies.

The base salary range for this role is $153,300 to $229,700. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.


This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.


It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Apply Now