Senior Director, Global Sourcing - Labcorp Solutions

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a hybrid Senior Director, Global Sourcing – Labcorp Solutions to join our team in Burlington, or Durham, North Carolina. The Senior Director. Global Sourcing – Labcorp Solutions is a critical leadership role responsible for the overarching management strategy, resilience, and transformation of the global supply chain. This role evolves beyond the management of individual contributors to lead a high-performing organization of global sourcing professionals. Ability to architect and execute a multi-year global sourcing roadmap aligned with enterprise growth, financial targets, and risk tolerances. As a key strategic partner to the executive team, the Senior Director drives enterprise-level innovation, navigates complex geopolitical market dynamics, and ensures the sourcing function serves as a primary competitive advantage for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or other related field.
10-12 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
3-5 years of leadership experience managing global sourcing organizations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA or related advanced degree)
5+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation, procurement excellence, operating model, or organizational change initiatives.
7+ years of experience working in complex global, multinational, matrixed, or highly regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, financial services, or manufacturing).
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 14 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
Ability to communicate strategic guidance to multiple categories.
Proven leadership and change management expertise in building BIC Global S&P team.
Ability to connect global market shifts to long-term business health and supply chain stability.
Expertise in leading large teams through organizational shifts, digital transformations, or M&A integrations.
Navigating complex internal politics to gain buy-in for high spend initiatives from C-suite executives.
Mastery of the "Strategic Sourcing Methodology" to manage diverse spend portfolios effectively.
Deep understanding of international legal frameworks, indemnification, and intellectual property rights in global trade.
Interpreting global indices, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical events to forecast supply impact.
Proficiency in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) modeling, EBITDA impact analysis, and CAPEX/OPEX budgeting.
Using spend analytics and BI tools to identify "leakage" and untapped savings opportunities.
Ability to build "what-if" scenarios and business continuity plans for high-risk regions.
Maintaining composure and securing win-win outcomes during multi-million dollar, multi-party deals.
Effectively managing relationships and teams across different time zones, languages, and business customs.
Unwavering commitment to anti-corruption standards, fair labor practices, and transparency.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of comprehensive Direct category Laboratory strategies, ensuring best in-class market positioning.
Lead the global negotiation of business-critical, multi-million dollar contracts, focusing on favorable terms, liability protection, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Implement rigorous risk management frameworks to identify and mitigate potential disruptions within the global vendor base.
Governance for executive-level relationships with "tier one" global partners to drive innovation and priority access to resources.
Champion the integration of advanced procurement technologies (AI, automation, ERP systems) to streamline the "source-to-pay" process.
Manage the departmental budget and deliver measurable "bottom-line" impact through realized savings and value add initiatives and Enterprise-level Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and working capital optimizations.
Ensure all global sourcing activities adhere to ethical standards, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets, and international trade regulations.
Lead cross functional teams to develop and ensure global mindset and overall strategy for the enterprise.