Director, Global Sourcing

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

1d•$124,600 - $231,400•Remote

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a sourcing and procurement function for a newly formed, standalone joint-venture with global operations and ~$400M+ in annual revenues. Historically, sourcing, category strategy, and supplier management for this business were embedded within a larger corporate enterprise function. As we stand up independent operations, we need a hands-on leader who can design and own the sourcing capability end-to-end — combining strategic enterprise-level thinking with direct execution-level ownership of contracts, category management, RFPs, and vendor relationships. The role reports to the VP of Global Manufacturing & Operations with the majority of focus being on supporting manufacturing, facilities, technology (hardware/software/systems/services). Because this is a leaner, standalone organization rather than a large multi-segment enterprise, this single role will own both the strategic sourcing agenda and its operational execution. You will lead a team who will support analytics, execute vendor management, and act as category/commodity specialists. You and your team will partner closely with our General Counsel function for support on contracting, trade compliance, and supplier risk. In this opportunity as Director, Global Sourcing, you will be responsible for: Sourcing Strategy & Category Management — Stand up the joint venture's sourcing operating model; build category strategies for direct materials (paper, ink/toner, binding, packaging, etc) and indirect spend (freight/postage, facilities, tech hardware, tech software/business systems, professional services, etc); establish spend visibility where none previously existed as a standalone entity. Procurement Policy — Stand up the joint venture's sourcing policies, approval authorities, etc. RFPs & Strategic Procurement Execution — Personally lead and oversee execution of major RFx events and competitive bids; negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels directly with strategic suppliers; ensure a disciplined, repeatable sourcing process across the organization. Supplier & Vendor Management — Own supplier relationship and supplier quality management for critical print-manufacturing and business-systems vendors; monitor supplier performance, resolve escalations, and build a resilient, diversified supply base for a newly independent company. Cost Savings & Continuous Improvement — Drive measurable cost savings and cost-avoidance targets; build should-cost models and category benchmarks; apply Lean/continuous-improvement methods to sourcing and procurement processes. Cost Analysis & Negotiation Strategy - Analyze and model total procurement costs across categories to identify opportunities to decrease expenditure; contribute to the annual pipeline of procurement initiatives in partnership with the financial planning process; develop negotiation strategies that secure profitable deals with acceptable risk and best-in-class rates and terms. Market & Commodity Intelligence — Track global markets and commodities relevant to print manufacturing — paper/pulp, ink and specialty chemicals, freight/logistics, and packaging — and translate market movement into sourcing strategy, budget input, and risk mitigation. Legal & Compliance Partnership — Partner with the General Counsel function on contract drafting and negotiation, trade/tariff compliance, and supplier-related risk (including forced-labor/ESG due diligence); route legal review and escalate supplier disputes appropriately, since contract law and compliance sit with the General Counsel's office rather than within this role. Systems, Analytics & Reporting — Direct an analytics resource to build spend and supplier dashboards; select and deploy sourcing/procurement (S2C) tools appropriate for a standalone organization; report sourcing performance and savings to the VP of Global Manufacturing & Operations and other JV leadership. Technology & Business Systems Sourcing — Own sourcing and vendor management for the technology and business-systems spend needed to stand up the joint venture independently (e.g., IT hardware/software, business applications, telecom), coordinating closely with IT and Finance stakeholders. Team Leadership — Hire, lead, and develop a small, high-performing team with direct reports covering sourcing analytics, vendor management, and category execution; build the team's capabilities as the organization scales as a standalone entity. JV Stand-Up & Transition Support — Lead the transition of sourcing-related contracts, systems, and supplier relationships out of the seller's enterprise environment and into the new joint venture, ensuring continuity of supply and no disruption to manufacturing operations.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or print/publishing/packaging environments
5+ years leading a team, including direct reports in analytics, vendor management, or category sourcing
Demonstrated track record of measurable cost savings and cost avoidance across direct and indirect spend categories
Hands-on experience running full-cycle RFPs/RFx events and negotiating supplier contracts
Experience with sourcing/procurement (S2C) platforms and spend-analytics tools
Experience partnering with a General Counsel or legal function on contract negotiation, trade compliance, and supplier risk
Global supply-market knowledge and commodity risk management, ideally including paper, ink/chemicals, freight/parcel, and packaging
Comfort operating with international suppliers and sites
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field required.
Familiarity with S2C/procurement platforms (e.g. SAP Ariba), spend-analytics tools, ERP systems, and contract lifecycle management tools; working knowledge of trade/tariff compliance and ESG/forced-labor supplier due diligence frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Experience standing up or scaling a sourcing function in a standalone, carve-out, joint-venture, or newly independent organization strongly preferred
MBA preferred.
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPM, APICS/CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma — held or actively pursued.
Print, publishing, binding, or packaging industry sourcing experience
Prior carve-out, divestiture, or joint-venture stand-up experience
Experience sourcing technology and business-systems categories in addition to direct manufacturing materials

Responsibilities

Stand up the joint venture's sourcing operating model; build category strategies for direct materials (paper, ink/toner, binding, packaging, etc) and indirect spend (freight/postage, facilities, tech hardware, tech software/business systems, professional services, etc); establish spend visibility where none previously existed as a standalone entity.
Stand up the joint venture's sourcing policies, approval authorities, etc.
Personally lead and oversee execution of major RFx events and competitive bids; negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels directly with strategic suppliers; ensure a disciplined, repeatable sourcing process across the organization.
Own supplier relationship and supplier quality management for critical print-manufacturing and business-systems vendors; monitor supplier performance, resolve escalations, and build a resilient, diversified supply base for a newly independent company.
Drive measurable cost savings and cost-avoidance targets; build should-cost models and category benchmarks; apply Lean/continuous-improvement methods to sourcing and procurement processes.
Analyze and model total procurement costs across categories to identify opportunities to decrease expenditure; contribute to the annual pipeline of procurement initiatives in partnership with the financial planning process; develop negotiation strategies that secure profitable deals with acceptable risk and best-in-class rates and terms.
Track global markets and commodities relevant to print manufacturing — paper/pulp, ink and specialty chemicals, freight/logistics, and packaging — and translate market movement into sourcing strategy, budget input, and risk mitigation.
Partner with the General Counsel function on contract drafting and negotiation, trade/tariff compliance, and supplier-related risk (including forced-labor/ESG due diligence); route legal review and escalate supplier disputes appropriately, since contract law and compliance sit with the General Counsel's office rather than within this role.
Direct an analytics resource to build spend and supplier dashboards; select and deploy sourcing/procurement (S2C) tools appropriate for a standalone organization; report sourcing performance and savings to the VP of Global Manufacturing & Operations and other JV leadership.
Own sourcing and vendor management for the technology and business-systems spend needed to stand up the joint venture independently (e.g., IT hardware/software, business applications, telecom), coordinating closely with IT and Finance stakeholders.
Hire, lead, and develop a small, high-performing team with direct reports covering sourcing analytics, vendor management, and category execution; build the team's capabilities as the organization scales as a standalone entity.
Lead the transition of sourcing-related contracts, systems, and supplier relationships out of the seller's enterprise environment and into the new joint venture, ensuring continuity of supply and no disruption to manufacturing operations.

Benefits

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour
3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
bonus plan
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
culture of continuous learning and skill development
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
on-the-job coaching &and learning
leadership capability development
Harvard Management Courses
key talent programs
3 weeks vacation
10 sick days
9 company holidays
3 floating days
uniform and laundry service
two company-wide Mental Health Days off
access to the Headspace app
retirement savings
tuition reimbursement
employee incentive programs
resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
two paid volunteer days off annually
opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
competitive 401k plan with company match
competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
paid holidays (including two company mental health days off)
parental leave
sabbatical leave
optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
fitness reimbursement
access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
access to 529 Plan
commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.