Director, Global Commodity Programs & Advanced Sourcing

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc • Fort Collins, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Global Commodity Programs & Advanced Sourcing is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing global supply chain strategies that drive agility, cost-efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence. This leader will champion high impact transformation initiatives, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and enable sustainable growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain transformation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in leading global initiatives and managing complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent), digital supply chain tools (e.g., SAP S4/R3, Tableau, Power BI) or other operational excellence tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop diverse teams, coach, and mentor staff, and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies aligned with business growth, operational scalability, and corporate objectives across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead high-impact transformation programs to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes, including advanced sourcing and program management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization to achieve best-in-class performance.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, material shortages) and develop robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and innovation within the supply chain organization.
• Lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal and external partners, including senior leaders, to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Promote sustainable supply chain practices and foster an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing team culture.

Benefits

• Market-based base pay
• Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director