Director Supply Chain Solutions � Strategic Sourcing Capability

Global Distributor
US based
Six figure package

This company is the world�s largest wireless distributor and supply chain solutions providers. 
With facilities in 49 countries, serving customers on six continents, the company represents
many of the world�s leading wireless manufacturers and provides solutions to over 220 network
operators and 30,000 MVNOs, resellers, retailers and agents around the world.

Products include wireless handsets and accessories as well as product customization. Supply
Chain and Device Management Solutions including forward & reverse logistics programs, strategic
sourcing, collaborative planning forecasting & replenishment, and product lifecycle management

The Role

The objective of this position is to lead the selling and delivery of the company�s Strategic
Sourcing service to mobile operators, MVNOs, and retailers in the Americas. Under Strategic
Sourcing arrangements, the mobile operators appoint this company as its exclusive Procurement
Agent. The company supports the customer in handset selection and negotiations to the get the
best possible pricing and terms (e.g., marketing development funds, coop advertising, etc). 
the role is extremely broad, autonomous

    * Develop Strategic Sourcing Capability by creating processes, Standard Operating
Procedures, management and IT systems, tool kits, templates, training materials, presentations
and any documentation required to deliver sales support and implementation of solution.
Research and apply best practices. Develop as needed to ensure continuous improvement of
solution.
    * Design and implement solution with project management team at customer/client location.
Ensure delivering committed results. Integrate across support functions.
    * Upload and Maintain knowledge capture site for capability. Develop, deliver and maintain
training materials for capability. Develop train the trainer program for rapid deployement of
knowledge across organization. Build and maintain research sources for best practices.
    * Recruit, train and develop Strategic Sourcing team. Train and develop other support
fuctions and project managers as required

Required Experience

    * Strategic Sourcing processes and systems, including mastering of concepts such as vendor
compliance, reverse auctions, keiretsu, vendor collaboration,  total cost of ownership,
sourcing consolidations intra/inter enterprise
    * Lean Supply Chain
    * Consumer electronics, telecom industries helpful
    * BS and MS (MBA recommended) in Supply Chain, Operations and / or Engineering
    * Substantial experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Department, Strategic
Sourcing in industry or consulting firm
    * Project Management
    * Presentations (prepare and deliver) for clients/customers
    * IT Systems for Strategic Sourcing helpful                                                
                   

In the first instance please send a detailed cv to [email protected] . For a
confidential discussion. Please contact Jasmine Kenny on 0044 1217127206