Director – Global Procurement and Sourcing

Job Summary:

Oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, estimating, and procurement.  Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Effective leadership abilities.
• Develop, implement, and optimize supply chain strategies to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Manage all aspects of the supply chain and work closely with other departments to identify key business needs and ensure processes are aligned with these needs.
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance supply chain operations.
• Lead and coach team to maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate contracts to secure advantageous terms, and develop estimates that are competitive.  Inspire the ongoing sourcing of vendors that meet the quality standards, delivery schedules, pricing and terms required. 
• Builds a pipeline of sustainable products, materials, business models, and partnerships to enhance brand equity and create competitive advantage while delivering sustainable goals.
• Drives/champions the next generation of product/materials-related sustainability strategies that meet the future needs of customers, consumers and other key stakeholders.
• Represents and communicates product/materials sustainability strategies to senior leaders and drives integration and accountability throughout the organization, including embedding them into key business planning and innovation processes.
• Led the development of relevant crisis management and business continuity plans and supports as necessary when events occur.
• Set performance targets for the supply chain team and monitor their performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify potential areas of improvement and implement changes as necessary
• Oversee inventory management to ensure optimal levels of stock.
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain.
• Evaluate and report on KPIs.

Education, Experience, Skills/Requirements:

 Skills/Requirements: 

• Ability to develop strategic/tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large Manufacturing/Services Environment. Proven ability to develop sound proposals and successfully implement project plans.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills to facilitate effective decision-making. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with great attention to detail, and to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and to address difficulties and issues.
• 30% Domestic and International travel required.
• Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience managing others, with proven leadership presence.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.  Must have a strong background in global procurement and global sourcing, with proven experience in negotiations, process improvement, strategic planning, and project management.

Education:  Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or related field preferred.   

 About RTC

RTC masters the design and detail of retail, helping brands and retailers improve the shopping experience and grow their bottom line.  We design retail programs and environments, execute them globally, and build products that improve retail performance.  We provide our clients with a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and consistently better results at a lower total cost.  Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/.

Why should you consider a career at RTC? 

 Benefits  

• Hybrid work-from-home program offered
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• 401(K) Plan with company match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 16 PTO Days (full year)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance 

Perks  

• Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company sponsored volunteer events
• Business casual dress code (every day) 

Wellness 

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• We make safety a priority and have no one contract COVID from exposure at work.
• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings). 
• Lactation rooms available for new mothers at Rolling Meadows & Romeoville locations.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan.  Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development & Training 

We encourage your professional growth and development.  We offer mentors with deep industry experience, management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

RTC is an equal opportunity employer.  Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion or any other basis prohibited by law.