This role is responsible for leadership and functional results of Purchasing and Global Planning teams. Responsibilities include management of supplier relationships and performance relative to manufacturing capabilities and service. Supports regional material Planning and commercial teams for all markets.  Responsible for optimizing cost (FOB) margins, lead time, and reliability under a fast product life cycle pace and seasonal environment.   Collaborates with compliance teams ensuring safety, environmental and labor requirements are met.  As a leader in the organization, this role helps draft supply chain COO and cost strategies in support of profitability and market share targets. 

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier performance management. (QBRs, On Time Deliveries, Lead Time, New Product Launch capabilities.)
• Primary business conta...