Director of Sourcing, Co Manufacturing, Chemicals

🕒 May 28

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WD-40 Company

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1953

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

Manufacturing • Retail • eCommerce

WD-40 Company is a global manufacturer and distributor of maintenance products, known primarily for its multi-use product WD-40, which is used as a lubricant, rust preventative, and cleaner. The company markets a range of products under various brand names aimed at solving problems in the areas of maintenance and repair for both professional and household applications. WD-40 Company not only focuses on the efficacy of their products but also emphasizes sustainability and corporate responsibility in its operations.

📋 Description

• Champion servant leadership while developing a small, high-performing team that embodies our company values • Create experiential learning opportunities and growth plans that unlock your team's potential • Develop 3-5 year strategies that optimize costs, improve processes, and leverage cutting-edge technology solutions • Lead comprehensive sourcing processes for our Americas packager/blender network and chemical spend • Conduct deep-dive analysis of raw materials, commodities, and supplier markets to identify opportunities • Implement comprehensive SRM programs that align supplier performance with our strategic goals • Lead negotiations and manage contracts with critical packagers, blenders, and chemical suppliers • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver cost efficiencies and operational excellence • Support sourcing strategy development across our Global Supply Chain, EIMEA, and Asia Pac regions • Develop and maintain actionable business continuity plans that ensure uninterrupted supply • Provide leadership in functional risk management, from design to implementation • Navigate supply chain challenges while maintaining desired service levels • Develop cost of goods budgeting and forecasting strategies for acquisition costs • Create detailed cost models that provide transparency and accuracy for both market-based and contractual changes • Lead initiatives that improve resource allocation and drive EBITDA goals

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of supply chain sourcing experience with chemicals, components, and co-manufacturing services • 10+ years in manufacturing and manufacturing leadership roles • 10+ years leading sourcing in outsourced manufacturing environments • 10+ years of strategic domestic and global sourcing experience • Proven track record in supplier relationship management and sourcing financial management • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or finance (coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, or packaging is a bonus) • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans • Negotiation expertise with complex, multi-stakeholder agreements • Financial acumen for cost modeling, budgeting, and P&L impact analysis • Leadership excellence with experience developing high-performing teams • Cultural intelligence for working across diverse markets and regions • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Profit sharing • Annual cash incentive rewards • Tuition reimbursement • Short-day Fridays • Vacation time • Paid holidays • Additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year