Director of Sourcing
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
About the Team & Mission
Starbucks is committed to inspiring and nurturing the human spirit—one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. This position contributes directly to our success by leading and directing a team of procurement professionals to deliver best-in-class total value global sourcing strategies. As part of our North America operations, this role reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, opportunity, and shared success.
We are hiring for direct and indirect sourcing teams to support our growing presence in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is based in Nashville, where we plan to expand our footprint with the opening of a new Starbucks office later this year. We look forward to establishing strong roots in this growing city and contributing meaningfully to the local community.
About the Role
You will develop a vision for best-in-class sourcing for your spend category and establish multi-year plans to enable business goals. This role is designed for a leader who can rapidly assess opportunities, develop a compelling vision, and lead teams to implement systematic change. You will champion corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity leadership programs while operating in a high-growth climate.
Your day will involve collaborating internally at all levels across US and international business units, as well as across the supply base, to support business sourcing objectives. You will manage sourcing strategies in areas of high financial or brand risk, drive major step changes within your scope of responsibility, and influence internal stakeholders up to the executive vice president level. Additionally, you will employ market-leading knowledge of global industry players to identify potential and successfully influence external company presidents and governmental policy.
Hiring Process & Application
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today to become a Starbucks partner.
Culture & Commitment
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week. As a Starbucks partner, you will be part of a culture that values shared success and community impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
Starbucks is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and direct a global team of procurement professionals to deliver best-in-class sourcing strategies
- check_circleDevelop multi-year strategic plans to enable business goals and bottom-line growth
- check_circleChampion corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity leadership programs
- check_circleManage sourcing strategies in areas of high financial or brand risk
- check_circleBuild and lead global procurement teams to achieve higher performance levels
- check_circleDevelop and leverage strong professional relationships with strategic suppliers
- check_circleDrive major step change and systematic change within the procurement organization
- check_circleCollaborate across internal teams, business units, and the supply base to support objectives
- check_circleProvide coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities to team members
- check_circleManage multiple competing projects and deadlines using program management tools
Requirements
- verified10 years team leadership and people management
- verified12 years global strategic sourcing/procurement experience
- verifiedAdvanced analytical skills
- verifiedKnowledge of procurement legal requirements and contracting
- verifiedKnowledge of business ethics and Ethical Sourcing Requirements
- verifiedProficiency in Excel, Oracle, BI Apps, charting programs, PowerPoint
Nice to Have
Global strategic sourcing/procurement experience in a high growth, retail/manufacturing/CPG environment.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefitscheck_circleShort-term and long-term disability coveragecheck_circlePaid parental leave and family expansion reimbursementcheck_circlePaid vacation starting at 120 hours annually (up to 190 in CA for roles below director)check_circleSick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours workedcheck_circleEight paid holidays and two personal days per yearcheck_circle401(k) retirement plan with employer matchcheck_circleDiscounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)check_circle100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State Universitycheck_circleStudent loan management resources, incentivized emergency savings, financial well-being tools, backup care, and DACA reimbursement
