Director, Global Sourcing & Procurement – APAC

Franklin Electric

Director overseeing APAC sourcing and procurement strategies for Franklin Electric. Managing supplier relationships, procurement initiatives, and sourcing transformation efforts.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇳 ChinaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global direct sourcing and procurement strategies, with a strong focus on supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive procurement transformation while aligning with organizational objectives.

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Global Direct SourcingProcurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Performance ManagementPeople LeadershipStrategic Communication

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCost OptimizationRisk MitigationDigital ProcurementCategory SourcingSupplier PartnershipsProcurement TransformationMaterial Productivity

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsCross-Cultural Communication

Industry Keywords

APACOperational ObjectivesGovernanceTalent DevelopmentMulti-Regional Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior APAC sourcing leader responsible for enterprise alignment of direct sourcing strategies, strategic supplier partnerships, cost optimization, risk mitigation, digital procurement initiatives, and organizational capability development.
Responsible for developing and executing global direct sourcing and procurement strategies while leading APAC sourcing operations. This role drives direct material productivity, supplier performance, procurement transformation, supply resiliency, governance, and talent development.
The Director leads category sourcing teams, partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Commercial organizations, and ensures sourcing strategies support Franklin Electric's operational, technology, growth, and financial objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field required (Masters degree preferred)
15+ years of sourcing, procurement or supply chain leadership experience
5–7 years of people leadership experience on multi regional level.
Ability to travel ~35% internationally across APAC supplier and manufacturing locations. Strong executive presence, strategic communication, and capability to influence across cultures, functions and regions.

Benefits

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Serve as the senior APAC sourcing leader responsible for enterprise alignment of direct sourcing strategies, strategic supplier partnerships, cost optimization, risk mitigation, digital procurement initiatives, and organizational capability development.
Responsible for developing and executing global direct sourcing and procurement strategies while leading APAC sourcing operations. This role drives direct material productivity, supplier performance, procurement transformation, supply resiliency, governance, and talent development.
The Director leads category sourcing teams, partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Commercial organizations, and ensures sourcing strategies support Franklin Electric's operational, technology, growth, and financial objectives. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field required (Masters degree preferred)
15+ years of sourcing, procurement or supply chain leadership experience
5–7 years of people leadership experience on multi regional level.
Ability to travel ~35% internationally across APAC supplier and manufacturing locations. Strong executive presence, strategic communication, and capability to influence across cultures, functions and regions. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs