Senior Director, Sourcing- Metals

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? GE Appliances is seeking a strategic, results-driven executive to serve as Senior Director, Sourcing – Metals. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for shaping sourcing strategy, driving cost performance, and strengthening supplier partnerships across our metals categories. This leader will oversee a global sourcing organization and manage a significant direct material spend portfolio that is essential to the company’s profitability, operational performance, and long-term growth. The role partners closely with Product Line, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned to business priorities and executed effectively in support of both current production and new product introductions. The ideal candidate brings deep sourcing and supply chain leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate dynamic commodity markets while building high-performing teams and strategic supplier relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
12+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, supply chain, or related fields
Significant experience leading sourcing, supply chain, or commercial teams in a complex, global environment
5+ years of experience within a Director-level or above Sourcing role
Ability and willingness to travel 10-20% (domestic and international) to suppliers or internal product line sites

Nice To Haves

Experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial categories
Advanced degree (MBA or Engineering)
Proven ability to deliver meaningful cost savings and business impact at scale
Strong supplier strategy, negotiation, and relationship management experience
Demonstrated success leading large teams and developing talent
Ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data into action
Experience analyzing and improving Business Continuity Plans and determining financial risk (Rapid Ratings or others)
Should-Cost modeling software experience (aPriori, Siemens or others)

Responsibilities

Lead a global sourcing organization responsible for metals categories, including stampings, fabricated components, and raw materials
Drive cost competitiveness and margin improvement through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and market-informed decision making
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, capacity, and risk mitigation
Build and lead strategic supplier relationships, including complex negotiations and performance management
Partner cross-functionally to align sourcing with product strategy, design, and manufacturing execution
Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness, cost targets, and timelines are achieved
Navigate commodity markets, including steel and aluminum, and develop strategies to manage volatility and inflation
Lead and develop a high-performing global team, building capabilities and fostering a strong performance culture
Collaborate across the Haier global ecosystem to leverage scale, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement