Director of Supply Chain

Mission Critical Group

. Develop and execute enterprise supply chain sourcing and category management strategies across direct and indirect spend categories .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Mississippi • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing enterprise supply chain sourcing and category management strategies, with a strong focus on supplier performance improvement, risk management, and financial acumen. Proven ability to build executive-level relationships and lead cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsSupplier Performance ImprovementFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementCategory ManagementCommodity ManagementContract GovernanceCost ModelingTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisSupplier Quality SystemsRisk MitigationData-Driven Decision MakingSupplier Development Methodologies

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersLeadershipCoaching and MentoringAnalytical Skills

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingEngineered ProductsSupplier Risk ManagementSupplier EngagementBusiness Continuity Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute enterprise supply chain sourcing and category management strategies across direct and indirect spend categories
Maintain enterprise Approved Supplier Lists, sourcing standards, and category strategies across all Centers of Excellence
Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, supplier agreements, and strategic commercial arrangements
Monitor commodity markets, supplier capacity, tariffs, and industry trends
Own supplier performance outcomes, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, capacity, and commercial performance
Establish supplier qualification, onboarding, and compliance requirements
Develop supplier scorecards and performance review processes
Drive corrective action, supplier development, audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support supplier capacity planning, readiness, and supply continuity initiatives
Establish sourcing policies, standards, governance processes, and supplier compliance requirements
Manage supplier risk processes, including assessments, single-source exposure analysis, business continuity planning, and risk mitigation
Advise the VP, Supply Chain and executive leadership on sourcing strategy, supplier performance, supplier quality, material productivity, inventory, working capital, and strategic supplier initiatives
Build relationships with COE Presidents and senior leaders across Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Digital Transformation
Lead executive supplier engagements, Quarterly Business Reviews, negotiations, escalations, and strategic supplier relationship initiatives
Prepare executive-ready reporting, analysis, and presentations for operating reviews and executive forums
Own reporting, governance, supplier engagement, scorecards, improvement plans, category strategies, sourcing governance, negotiations, supplier consolidation, inventory, and working capital initiatives
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, professional development, succession planning, and talent development for Supply Chain professionals
Establish performance expectations and drive accountability across sourcing, supplier quality, supplier performance, supplier risk, and category management functions
Work in an office setting with frequent visits to the production floor to oversee operations, compliance, safety standards, and staff engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required
Advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, commodity management, or supply chain leadership within manufacturing or engineered products environments
Experience developing and executing enterprise sourcing and category management strategies across multiple sites, business units, or product lines
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, long-term supply contracts, supplier partnerships, and risk-sharing arrangements
Experience leading supplier performance improvement initiatives related to quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and cost
Demonstrated success delivering material productivity, cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier rationalization initiatives
Strong understanding of supplier quality systems, supplier development methodologies, contract governance, and supply risk management
Experience building executive-level supplier relationships and conducting supplier business reviews
Experience working effectively in multi-site, matrixed, and growth-oriented organizations
Advanced negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial leadership capabilities
Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, savings validation, and margin impact assessment
Ability to develop and execute enterprise sourcing and supplier management strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment without direct organizational authority
Strong executive communication, presentation, supplier, and executive engagement skills
Demonstrated ability to lead supplier performance improvement initiatives and manage complex supplier relationships
High level of accountability, business judgment, and follow-through
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environments
Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs
Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds
Must see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively
Successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a background check and pre-employment drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary-based exempt executive/professional position
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA