Director of Supply Chain

SRC Holdings Corp.•Springfield, MO

About The Position

SRC is seeking experienced, results-driven Directors of Supply Chain for opportunities across the SRC Family of Companies, based in Springfield, Missouri. The role is a business-minded leadership position focused on strategic sourcing and procurement, supplier development, inventory optimization, operational performance, and effective supply chain processes. Leaders are expected to connect sourcing, inventory, supplier relationships, and operational decisions to measurable business results. The position provides direction across purchasing, sourcing, materials management, inventory control, planning, and logistics. It combines strategic and operational work, including building sourcing strategies, negotiating with and developing suppliers, ensuring material availability, improving processes, and supporting customer and operational needs. The role also involves building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams and collaborating with operations, engineering, finance, and commercial partners. These are build-and-improve roles, not positions focused solely on administering an existing purchasing function. SRC describes its companies as manufacturing, remanufacturing, and industrial businesses that encourage informed, engaged employees to connect their decisions to business results through principles of The Great Game of Business and open-book management.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience in supply chain management, procurement, or related operations.
Proven experience developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, including identifying new suppliers, negotiating agreements, and delivering measurable results.
Strong background in supplier negotiations, supplier development, and purchasing strategies.
Experience managing multiple supply chain functions, including procurement, inventory, and materials planning.
Strong financial and analytical skills, including cost analysis, inventory optimization, and performance metrics.
Ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional partners, and drive organizational improvement.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, remanufacturing, industrial equipment, or related industries.
Experience sourcing components, raw materials, or engineered products.
Experience developing domestic and international supplier relationships.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supplier performance, quality, and supply continuity.
Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and develop domestic and international suppliers in support of business objectives.
Provide direction and oversight across purchasing, sourcing, materials management, inventory control, planning, and logistics.
Drive measurable cost reductions through supplier negotiations, total cost of ownership analysis, and continuous improvement.
Optimize inventory levels, material availability, forecasting, and working capital.
Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with business needs.
Build, coach, and develop high-performing supply chain teams and establish accountability and performance expectations.
Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support long-term business growth.
Build supplier relationships and strengthen processes related to inventory management, planning, and forecasting.