Senior Director of ProcurementGlobal Sourcing & Manufacturing | Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Tile & StoneWe are seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead and scale our global sourcing and procurement strategy across manufacturing partners in Asia. This executive role is responsible for end-to-end procurement leadership, including supplier strategy, manufacturing sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and shipping, risk mitigation, redundancy planning, and high-stakes commercial negotiations. This role involves managing a sourcing and procurement team currently based in China. Senior Director of ProcurementGlobal Sourcing & Manufacturing | Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Tile & Stone
Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead and scale our global sourcing and procurement strategy across manufacturing partners in Asia. This executive role is responsible for end-to-end procurement leadership, including supplier strategy, manufacturing sourcing, quality assurance, logistics and shipping, risk mitigation, redundancy planning, and high-stakes commercial negotiations. This role involves managing a sourcing and procurement team currently based in China. The ideal candidate brings their deep experience in building materials and finishes, a strong on-the-ground understanding of Asian manufacturing, and a proven ability to balance cost, quality, speed, and resilience in complex global supply chains.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Global Procurement & Sourcing Strategy
  • Own and execute a global procurement strategy for cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, and sinks
  • Maintain and expand a developed and diversified supplier base across Asia and US manufacturers.
  • Drive long‑term sourcing strategies that balance cost optimization, quality, capacity, and risk
  • Manufacturing & Supplier Management
  • Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage overseas manufacturers and vendors
  • Lead factory audits, capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Establish and enforce supplier scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, and compliance
  • Quality & Compliance
  • Oversee global quality standards, inspection programs, and corrective action processes
  • Ensure compliance with company specifications, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
  • Partner with internal QA/QC teams to reduce defects, claims, and rework
  • Logistics, Shipping & Risk Management
  • Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize shipping modes, lead times, and landed cost
  • Develop redundancy and contingency plans to mitigate geopolitical, operational, and supply disruptions
  • Proactively assess and manage supplier, country, and logistics risk
  • Negotiations & Commercial Leadership
  • Lead high‑value supplier negotiations, including pricing, MOQs, capacity commitments, tooling, and payment terms
  • Structure contracts that protect quality, supply continuity, and long‑term partnership value
  • Drive year‑over‑year cost improvement while maintaining product integrity
  • Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, product, operations, quality, and finance teams
  • Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing procurement and sourcing teams
  • Provide executive‑level reporting on sourcing performance, risk exposure, and opportunities
  • Qualifications & Experience 15+ years of progressive experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership
  • Proven specialization in manufactured building products, specifically, cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, and/or stone
  • Extensive hands‑on sourcing experience in major Asian manufacturing countries such as China, Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand
  • Strong background in factory sourcing, quality systems, and international logistics
  • Expert negotiator with a track record of securing favorable long‑term supplier agreements
  • Demonstrated experience managing supply chain risk, redundancy, and continuity planning
  • Ability to travel internationally as required
  • Strong professional references required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other valid work authorization)
  • Preferred Attributes
  • Experience working directly with overseas factories and on‑site teams
  • Familiarity with U.S. commercial construction supply chains
  • Experience with flooring, cabinets, countertops, materials & installation requirements
  • Strong financial acumen and understanding of landed cost modeling
  • High integrity, cultural intelligence, and a relationship‑driven leadership style
Why Join Us:
  • High‑level impact on a global sourcing platform
  • Opportunity to grow the business and build on existing resilient, best‑in‑class procurement operations
  • Direct influence on product quality, margin performance, and supply continuity
  • Collaborative leadership team with long‑term growth vision

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