Sensata Technologies

Global Director, Indirect Procurement

Sensata Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Attleboro • Massachusetts • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,800 - $221,100 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Directs inventory management and material budgets
  • Directs implementation of innovative strategies for cost reduction, quality and other aspects
  • Oversee analyses of market conditions and trends to predict future supply needs
  • Direct cross functional team in the execution of medium to large strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies
  • Oversee consistent communication with suppliers to ensure timelines is met
  • Direct interactions between suppliers and functional teams to answer any questions related to any documents
  • Oversee negotiations ranging from Long Term Agreements to individual Purchase Orders
  • Lead a Global Team of sourcing professionals, shaping a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and execute innovative category strategies that drive cost savings, enhance supply continuity, and support business growth.
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing leaders to align sourcing with enterprise-wide objectives.
  • Leverage tools like should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, and e-Sourcing to drive smarter decision-making.
  • Build and maintain world-class supplier relationships, developing robust evaluation and performance management frameworks.
  • Stay ahead of market trends to mitigate risk, capture value, and ensure agility in global supply chains.
  • Guide tactical procurement teams to align day-to-day purchasing with strategic objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Requirements

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
  • Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Benefits
  • competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
  • education reimbursement
  • wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
  • a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
  • short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory managementcost reduction strategiesmarket analysisstrategic sourcingnegotiationcategory strategiesprocurementsupply chain managementshould-cost modelingTCO analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingaccountabilitytime managementcommunicationorganizationplanningintegrityinterpersonal skillscollaboration