Director of Global Supply Chain

About the role

The Director of Global Supply Chain leads CRDF Global’s worldwide procurement, sourcing, subcontractor and consultant management, and overall supply chain operations supporting U.S. Government‑funded programs. This senior position transforms a transactional procurement function into a proactive, customer‑focused service organization that partners across program, finance, contracts, legal and executive teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise‑wide procurement and supply‑chain strategies to acquire goods, services, software, hardware, consultants and subcontractors in a timely, compliant and cost‑effective manner.
• Partner with capture, program, finance, contracts, legal, HR and IT teams to forecast needs, design sourcing strategies, assess risks and improve program readiness.
• Implement strategic sourcing and category‑management practices that leverage purchasing power, increase competition, reduce costs and secure favorable terms.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global vendors, subcontractors, consultants and technology providers, monitoring performance and resolving issues.
• Establish policies, systems, processes and a centralized database of qualified consultants and subcontractors to support rapid mission execution while ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in global procurement, sourcing or supply‑chain management, preferably within a nonprofit or government‑funded environment.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. Government procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and build cross‑functional partnerships.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and risk‑management capabilities.

Required skills