Director, Commodities / Head of Sourcing
SCC.GEN.P6
Sets vision for the commodity management function, defines global policies, oversees enterprise-wide savings, and shapes talent development.
Sets vision for the commodity management function, defines global policies, oversees enterprise-wide savings, and shapes talent development.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A supply chain professional who is passionate about securing the right materials for product development and business growth while minimizing costs and maintaining quality.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Difficulty in sourcing reliable suppliers for critical materials and components amidst market volatility.
- The internal problem: Frustration from facing challenges in ensuring timely delivery and quality, impacting project timelines.
- Why it matters: Every company deserves to have a robust supply chain that supports innovation and growth without compromising on quality.
The plan
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
- Utilize critical thinking to analyze market trends and anticipate supply chain disruptions.
- Engage in active listening during negotiations to fully understand supplier capabilities and constraints.
- Implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize total cost while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Establish strong communication channels and relationships with suppliers for ongoing support.
What's at stake
Incur higher costs and delays due to unoptimized sourcing strategies. Experience product launch setbacks due to unreliable supply chains.
Success looks like
Achieve a reliable and cost-effective supply chain that supports rapid product development. Enhance the company's competitive advantage through timely access to critical materials.
Summary
Sets vision for the commodity management function, defines global policies, oversees enterprise-wide savings, and shapes talent development.
Level — P6 — Principal Professional
Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level
- Scope
- Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
- Autonomy
- Defines direction; minimal oversight
- Complexity
- Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
- Impact
- Organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Sets technical strategy for a major area
- Leadership
- Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Set vision for the commodity management function.commonlevel
- Define global policies for strategic sourcing.commonlevel
- Oversee enterprise-wide savings and cost containment.commonlevel
- Shape talent development and ensure team adapts to emerging technologies.commonlevel
- Lead cross-category initiatives.commonlevel
Tasks5
- Set strategic visioncommonlevel
- Develop global policiescommonlevel
- Oversee cost containmentcommonlevel
- Lead talent developmentcommonlevel
- Guide cross-category initiativescommonlevel
Skills5
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Cost containmentcommonlevel
- Talent managementcommonlevel
- Strategic initiative leadershipcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Global sourcing policiescommonlevel
- Leadership in change managementcommonlevel
- Cost containment strategiescommonlevel
- Talent developmentcommonlevel
- Emerging technologiescommonlevel
competency5
- Visionary Leadership & Change Managementcommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Cost Containmentcommonlevel
- Talent Developmentcommonlevel
- Cross-Category Leadershipcommonlevel
qualification4
- 12–15+ years, including several years in managementcommonlevel
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related fieldcommonlevel
- Extensive leadership experiencecommonlevel
- Proven success in strategic sourcingcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain - Commodities VI | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Supply Chain - Commodities 6 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Principal Supply Chain - Commodities | common | medium0.78 | — |
| Director, Commodities / Head of Sourcing | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
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