Senior Category Sourcing Director

Lead Strategic Sourcing at a Global Scale

Rockline Industries, a privately held manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods, is seeking a visionary Senior Category Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing strategy for one of our most complex and high-impact categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organization where innovation, integrity, and excellence are more than just words-they're how we do business.

As a key member of our Global Sourcing leadership team, you'll shape long-term supply strategies, forge strategic supplier partnerships, and drive transformation across our sourcing function. You'll be empowered to influence global supply chains, lead high-stakes negotiations, and deliver best net value through innovation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sophisticated, dynamic global sourcing strategies aligned with Rockline's business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate complex contracts and long-term supply agreements with high levels of discretion and impact.
• Drive supplier innovation, cost reduction, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and lead sourcing managers and analysts, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Conduct market and industry trend analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate across departments to transition sourcing from tactical to strategic.
• Represent Rockline in global supplier engagements, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of strategic sourcing experience in complex, global categories or experience in a related discipline sourcing role will be required. Working within assigned categories will be expected.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Background in printed packaging; experience with film and flexible packaging materials (such as baby wipe packaging) is highly desirable.
• CPSM, CPIM, or C.P.M. certification preferred.
• Proven expertise in contract law, UCC, and high-level negotiations.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and change management skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects with measurable business impact.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25-30%).

Location: Sheboygan, WI or Springdale, AR (On-site/Flex Work Arrangement)

Travel: Travel up to 30% domestically and potentially internationally

Job Type: Full-Time | Director Level | Global Scope

Why Join Rockline?

At Rockline, we believe in doing business the right way-with Renewal, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence (RRITE) at the heart of everything we do. As a privately held company, we offer:

• Stability and long-term vision with a 3rd generation family own organization.
• A culture of innovation where your ideas can shape the future of sourcing.
• Global impact with the agility of a mid-sized organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits designed to attract top talent.
• A values-driven workplace where people matter and purpose drives performance.

Ready to Lead the Future of Sourcing?

If you're a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a sourcing expert ready to make a global impact, we invite you to apply and join Rockline's journey of excellence.