Job Description

Are you a motivated and dynamic person? Are you passionate about the automotive industry? Would you like to work for a company that recognizes efforts and supports its employees on a daily basis? You could be an asset to our Premium Team!

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Sourcing Director to join our automotive aftermarket distribution team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing a complex, high-SKU global supply chain , ensuring availability, cost competitiveness, and supplier reliability. As the leader of the Purchasing team, you will partner closely with Product Management and Operations to develop sourcing strategies that drive profitability, strengthen service levels, and support sustainable long-term growth

All of the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• SKU Management & Availability: Oversee sourcing for a broad catalog of part numbers , ensuring supplier capacity, quality, and lead times align with customer demand.
• Cost Reduction: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that lower acquisition costs while maintaining quality and competitiveness in the aftermarket space.
• Profitability Improvement: Deliver favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) through negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost modeling.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively mitigate geopolitical, supply chain, and supplier-specific risks to protect product availability and margins.
• Supplier Development: Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; strengthen existing partnerships through performance metrics, contract compliance, and joint improvement initiatives.
• Global Supplier Relations: Cultivate strong, long-term supplier relationships across multiple regions, balancing cost, lead time, quality, and reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with product line priorities, customer needs, and inventory requirements.

Areas of strength and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Proven success in global sourcing within automotive aftermarket distribution or a similar high-SKU, fast-moving industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a history of securing favorable terms and improving margins.
• Experience managing large, diverse SKU portfolios and balancing cost, quality, and availability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive decision-making.
• Deep understanding of supply chain management, global sourcing principles, and aftermarket distribution dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with global complexity.

What we can offer you:

• A career opportunity in a work environment that respects corporate values and encourages creativity, collaboration and trust
• PTO
• Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a performance-driven compensation structure.

Are you tempted? Don't hesitate to apply today! We look forward to meeting you!

WHO ARE WE?

Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions () designs, manufactures and markets technologies supporting sustainable mobility. Our key markets are aftermarket repair parts in North America, and OEM systems for conventional light, heavy and industrial vehicles as well as hybrid and electric vehicles. We deploy our engineering and manufacturing expertise in key processes such as metal transformation, heat transfer and electronics. Our 700 dedicated employees are the cornerstone of our innovation, manufacturing, and exceptional customer service.

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