Director of Sourcing

Summary

Join Circ, a B Corp company pioneering textile recycling technology, as their Director of Sourcing. Reporting to the VP of Commercial Strategy, this pivotal role is responsible for sourcing and strategizing the procurement of feedstock for textile-to-textile recycling. You will identify top suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier quality. Based remotely in Europe, East Coast US, or Southeast Asia, this position requires extensive global travel. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in supply chain management and procurement within the textile industry, along with exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills. Circ is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related subject matter
• 7+ years of experience with supply chain management or procurement either in a consulting capacity or within a raw materials company
• Results-Oriented: Impact-driven with a demonstrated ability to deliver results and optimize for speed
• Contract Negotiation: Experienced in drafting and negotiating contractual purchasing agreements
• Strategic and Operational Skills: Strong combination of strategic thinking and operational capabilities
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unknowns and find smart solutions in an ambiguous environment
• Ambition: High ambitions with a constant drive to find innovative solutions to challenges
• Language Skills: Proficient in professional English (both oral and written) and preferably fluent in one or more other languages

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the sourcing strategy for textile feedstock
• Establish and lead the on-the-ground sourcing operations to manage the scale-up and handling of contracted volumes over time
• Develop a deep understanding of the logistic and regulatory environment within the sourcing regions as an input to overall strategy
• Build and maintain existing and new relationships with targeted feedstock providers and related ecosystem partners and stakeholders
• Negotiate and execute agreements with key partners across the feedstock sourcing value chain
• Develop strong tracking and measurement tools for feedstock procurement and communicate progress effectively with senior leadership
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Circ team to build new partnerships, execute contracts and develop the overall feedstock strategy
• Handle uncertainties and devise smart solutions in an ambiguous environment
• Effectively communicate and proactively solve key issues

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding and knowledge of the textile supply chain including relationships with key stakeholders is a plus
• Experience with materials handling, logistics and warehousing is preferred