Director, Strategic Sourcing – Procurement

Thermo Systems

Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Thermo Systems improving procurement efficiency and supplier engagement for automation solutions. Leading strategy development and managing procurement processes across projects.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $NaN per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a focus on supplier engagement, cost savings, and project procurement execution. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and negotiate supplier agreements that enhance value and performance.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsProject Procurement ExecutionPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Procurement ProcessesCategory ManagementCost Savings StrategiesSupplier EngagementRFQ ManagementSupplier Agreement NegotiationSpend VisibilitySupplier ConsolidationProject Budget AlignmentSupplier Availability Strategies

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipInfluenceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Procurement SoftwareSupplier Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Supply Chain Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainProcurementEngineeringConstructionManufacturingIndustrial AutomationTechnical Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Thermo Systems' strategic sourcing and procurement function, including governance, operating rhythms, supplier engagement, and spend visibility.
Develop preferred and tiered supplier strategies across key spend categories, with clear expectations for cost, lead time, quality, service, and performance.
Negotiate supplier agreements that improve pricing, terms, availability, service levels, and long-term value for Thermo Systems.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, rebates, supplier consolidation, and commercial leverage as Thermo continues to grow.
Support Commercial and Technical Sales teams with supplier quotes, budgetary pricing, RFQs, and buyout assumptions during proposal and pre-award activities.
Centralize and improve project procurement execution, including RFQs, supplier negotiations, PO execution, expediting, and supplier follow-up.
Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Finance to ensure procurement decisions align with technical requirements, project budgets, schedule needs, and customer commitments.
Develop supplier availability strategies, including supplier-held inventory, reserved capacity, blanket agreements, and long-lead material programs.
Manage enterprise procurement where there is clear value, including IT, software, professional services, facilities, freight, general leasing, and other indirect spend.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business, operations, engineering, finance, or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant supply chain/procurement certification is a plus.
8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, category management, supplier management, or related operating roles.
Experience building or scaling procurement processes, supplier strategies, category plans, sourcing standards, or procurement operating models in a growing business.
Experience supporting project-based, engineering, construction, industrial automation, systems integration, manufacturing, or technical services environments is preferred.
Experience negotiating supplier agreements, improving payment terms, managing RFQ processes, and driving cost savings or cost avoidance.
People leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work through influence is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
Paid time off and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
In-house and external technical training opportunities
Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork