director sourcing, Policy, Governance, & SRM - Sourcing Operations (Nashville, TN)
About The Position
The Director, Sourcing Policy, Governance & Supplier Relationship Management will shape and strengthen Starbucks’ global sourcing function. This leader will establish and evolve sourcing and procurement policies, governance frameworks, and supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies to support consistency, compliance, and long-term value creation across a complex global supply base. The role leads sourcing policies and standards, builds executive-level supplier partnerships, and works across functions to improve supplier performance, risk oversight, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing strategy, supplier management, risk, resiliency, or supply chain governance within global organizations.
- Deep expertise in sourcing and procurement policy development, governance models, and supplier relationship management frameworks.
- Strong experience in supplier performance management, contract governance, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Proven ability to influence at the executive level and drive alignment across complex, cross-functional organizations.
- Experience working across global supply chains with a focus on compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of financial process controls.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and build scalable processes that elevate procurement capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing or leading SRM programs within large, matrixed organizations.
- Background in governance, compliance, or risk management within sourcing, procurement, or supply chain functions.
- Experience in CPG, retail, food and beverage, or other highly regulated industries.
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead sourcing policies, governance frameworks, and standards to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective risk management across the sourcing function.
- Drive supplier relationship management strategy, building executive-level partnerships that deliver innovation, performance, and long-term value.
- Partner cross-functionally to enhance supplier performance management, risk oversight, and continuous improvement across a global supply base.
- Lead teams and build scalable processes that elevate procurement capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation from date of hire and sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked.
- Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
