Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy & Execution
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Set and execute the overall strategic sourcing strategy across all commodity groups, aligning sourcing decisions to corporate objectives, product roadmaps, and cost targets
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Develop, maintain, and present commodity and category strategies on a quarterly cadence, expanding coverage as new capabilities are introduced, including robotics, radar, long-range optics, and trailers
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Lead RFx processes, competitive bidding, and should-cost analysis in partnership with R&D to establish procurement target costs throughout the product development lifecycle
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Drive annual net cost savings programs and deliver meaningful realized savings through negotiation, specification optimization, and supply base rationalization
• Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Governance
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Establish and lead a CM Steering Committee to govern performance, capacity, and strategic alignment across key partners
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Own Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers, including agenda development, KPI review, executive facilitation, and action tracking
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Negotiate and execute complex supply agreements, MSAs, and SOWs with global contract manufacturers and critical component suppliers
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Develop and deploy a robust supplier identification, onboarding, and oversight process applicable across supplier tiers
• Risk Management & Compliance
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Lead geopolitical supply chain risk programs, including China and Taiwan de-risking, UEL compliance, tariff mitigation, and alternate source qualification
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Own the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) discipline, ensuring practical risk mitigation strategies such as multi-sourcing, safety stock, and advanced replenishment are aligned to commodity strategies
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Drive counterfeit identification and mitigation programs in partnership with Quality
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Maintain ESG governance, staying ahead of emerging regulations and translating requirements into actionable supplier compliance programs
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Manage supplier payment terms strategy, shifting the portfolio toward favorable commercial terms
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Communication
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Prepare and present sourcing content for Monthly Business Reviews, Global Operations Reviews, and Board-level Enterprise Risk & Compliance presentations
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Serve as the senior Operations signatory for APL phase exit and OK2 reviews, ensuring rigorous sourcing diligence before product launch
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Partner with Federal leadership to ensure U.S. government-related procurement requirements are met
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Support Small Disadvantaged Business planning and annual quality management and certification reviews
• Team Leadership & Development
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build, lead, and develop a high-performing sourcing organization capable of scaling with Axon's portfolio growth and global manufacturing expansion
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Establish clear roles and responsibilities across Supply Chain Program Managers and Commodity Managers
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Recruit, develop, and retain strong talent through succession planning, leadership development, and early-career programs
• What You Bring
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership

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Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

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