Director, Strategic Sourcing

KPI Integrated Solutions

Strategic Sourcing Director responsible for sourcing strategy and supplier management at KPI. Leading initiatives for project execution, risk mitigation, and long-term growth in automation.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across automation, robotics, conveyor, controls, software, installation, and engineered systems categories.
Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships with key OEMs, integrators, subcontractors, and technology providers.
Lead vendor management initiatives including supplier qualification, onboarding, segmentation, scorecards, and performance improvement programs.
Conduct recurring Business Reviews and executive supplier reviews to evaluate operational performance, strategic alignment, future opportunities, and risk mitigation.
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards measuring delivery, quality, responsiveness, engineering support, safety, warranty performance, and commissioning support.
Negotiate pricing, commercial agreements, milestone payment structures, service agreements, warranties, and other key commercial contractual terms.
Support pre-sales, estimating, and project execution teams by validating supplier capabilities, schedules, pricing, and operational risks.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to lead times, tariffs, capacity constraints, labor availability, financial stability, and technology maturity.
Develop preferred supplier programs and sourcing strategies that improve operational consistency, scalability, and cost competitiveness.
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging automation technologies to support organizational growth and competitive positioning.
Ability to travel 15 – 20% as required for supplier visits, project support, factory inspections, business reviews, and industry events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management experience.
5+ years of leadership experience within warehouse automation, material handling, industrial automation, systems integration, manufacturing, or related industries.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Strong understanding of automation project lifecycles including engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup support.
Experience managing supplier performance programs and vendor scorecards.
Strong financial and commercial acumen including pricing analysis, margin impact, and risk management.
Experience working within ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
** Preferred Qualifications **
Experience within robotic warehouse automation or systems integration environments.
PMP, CPSM, CPM, or related certifications preferred.
Experience managing global suppliers and complex project-based sourcing environments.
Familiarity with contract requirements, liquidated damages, and project-based commercial structures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Care Concierge Service
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Milk Stork Program
Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
Training & Development*****KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.*

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Hard Skills & Tools

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementPricing AnalysisRisk ManagementSupplier ScorecardsContract ManagementProject ExecutionOperational Performance EvaluationMarket Trend AnalysisSupplier Qualification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingNegotiation

Certifications

PMPCPSMCPM