Director Supplier Assurance

Data Analysis and Reporting 

• Leads teams in applying data tools and analytics to monitor program performance and drive data-informed decisions and strategic improvements across functions.
• Guides resolution of complex issues identified through data analysis and ensures timely escalation when needed.
• Oversees the development of reports and metrics to communicate key trends, insights, and performance drivers to stakeholders. 

People Management 

• Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
  • Model: Live our culture. Embody our values. Practice our leadership principles.
  • Coach: Define team objectives and outcomes. Enable success across boundaries. Help the team adapt and learn.
  • Care: Attract and retain great people. Know each individual’s capabilities and aspirations. Invest in the growth of others. 

Process Improvement and Innovation 

• Leads cross-functional process improvement initiatives and guides the implementation of high-impact solutions using established and emerging methodologies.
• Drives team-led root cause analysis and synthesizes findings to inform functional best practices and continuous improvement across teams. 

Program and Project Management 

• Manages teams delivering complex, cross-functional supply chain projects with broad scope and significant business impact. Leads coordination across multiple functions to ensure alignment, resource allocation, and milestone delivery.
• Provides strategic guidance to senior stakeholders and resolves cross-team risks and process gaps. 

Risk Management 

• Leads teams in identifying operational risks across programs or business functions and guides the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Oversees documentation of risk scenarios and response protocols to support organizational readiness, compliance, and continuous improvement. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Leads teams coordinating across internal and external partners to ensure successful execution of complex programs and resolution of cross-functional or high-impact issues.
• Drives strategic collaboration and facilitates ongoing communication forums to maintain alignment and accelerate program outcomes. 

Supplier and Vendor Management 

• Leads teams in managing supplier performance and compliance across multiple suppliers or categories, ensuring alignment with business standards and objectives.
• Oversees resolution of supplier issues and guides improvement planning efforts in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Reviews supplier KPIs and ensures corrective actions are implemented to drive sustained performance improvements. 

Supply Chain Management 

• Leads teams in executing integrated supply chain activities across planning, sourcing, logistics, and operational functions to optimize cost, service, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drives adoption of advanced tools and analytics to improve short and long term outcomes and ensure alignment with business strategy. 

Sustainability and Compliance 

• Leads teams in ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards through planning and reporting activities across multiple programs or business areas.
• Oversees submission and review of required documentation during checkpoints to support functional compliance goals and risk mitigation. 

Embody our Culture and Values

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements  

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years experience in end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., planning, sourcing, logistics, fulfillment) and working across functions to deliver program outcomes
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Certification in Six Sigma.