director sourcing, Global Supply Chain (Nashville, TN)

This position contributes to Starbucks success by leading and directing a team of procurement professionals to deliver best total value global sourcing strategies. Develops a vision for best-in-class sourcing for the spend category. Establishes multi-year plans to enable business goals. Champions corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity leadership programs. Collaborates internally at all levels, across the US and international business units, and across the supply base to support business sourcing objectives.  Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.  Summary of Key Responsibilities Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Leadership - Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:  Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business resultsSupports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company.Successfully collaborate and motivate across the organizationRapidly assess opportunities, develop a compelling vision that will enable best in class performance, and lead teams to implement systematic changeBuild and lead global procurement teamsLead teams to higher levels of performanceDevelop people and teamsElevate organizational capability across procurement organizationSuccessfully influence internal stakeholders through the executive vice president level   Planning and Execution - Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results: Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organizationPlans and manages business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.   Business Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:Develop compelling vision to enables best in class sourcing for the relevant spend area and the corporation overall Establish multi-year strategic plans and goals to enable bottom-line and top-line company growthChampion corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity leadership programsDesign and develop organization with superior engagement to consistently achieve goalsCollaborate across internal teams, across the supply base, and across the appropriate industryDevelop and execute sourcing strategies and ratify commodity risk management recommendationsDrive major step change within scope of responsibilityManage the sourcing strategies in areas of high financial or brand risk to StarbucksOperate in high-growth climate Supplier Engagement and Management: Develop and leverage strong professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry playersEmploy market leading knowledge of key global industry players, competitors and dynamics to identify potentialProficiently manage suppliers for continuous performance improvementSuccessfully influence external company presidents, as well as governmental policy or standard practice within the industry Cross-Functional Projects:Effectively utilize program and project management tools and techniquesEffectively manage multiple competing projects and deadlinesEfficiently solve problems and make decisions for primary and strategic, unique or complex issues across a vast array of projects and processesProvide broad oversight and drive execution of project plans  Partner Development & Team Building - Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams: Challenges and inspires team members to achieve business results.Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partners, business and customer resultsSummary of Experience YearsTeam leadership and people management (10 yrs)Global strategic sourcing/ procurement experience, preferably in a high growth, retail/manufacturing/CPG environment (12 yrs)  Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities Analytical: Advanced analytical skills, adept in business planning, financial management, and budget management Procurement: Market leading knowledge of global market analysis, macro-economic drivers, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management, strategic vendor alliance programs, ‘should-cost’ models, and multi-year negotiation strategies, supplier continuous improvement programs/Lean Initiatives Legal: Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices Ethics: Knowledge of business ethics and Starbucks Ethical Sourcing Requirements Influence: Exceptional ability to influence at a Senior Executive Level both internally and externally. Able to influence relevant industry and governmental policy issues Communication: Exceptional communication both written and oral- Systems: Knowledge of Excel, Oracle, BI Apps, charting programs, PowerPoint, and others As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to .*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.We are hiring for direct and indirect sourcing teams, that will support our North America operations. This reflects our long-term commitment to innovation, opportunity, and shared success.These roles will be based in Nashville, Tennessee, where we plan to expand our presence 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. Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!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 Coffee Company 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@ or 1(888) 611-2258. 

Created: 2026-04-01