Senior Director, Crocs Sourcing

Senior Director, Crocs Sourcing

The Sr. Director – Crocs Brand Sourcing, for Crocs Trading Company, Singapore is responsible for leading the Commercialization, Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations and Centre of Excellence (COE) functions for Crocs brand. Reporting to the VP, Global Product Supply, this role plays a key part in sourcing alignment and Global supplier network management through innovative new product development, operational excellence, on-time performance, development of strong supplier relationships, cost efficiency consistent with the goals of the organization and team growth.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Sourcing Operations Strategy Deployment & Execution
• Partner (Contract Manufacturing) Relationship Management
• Long-Range & Seasonal Capacity Planning
• Product Commercialization
• Centre of Manufacturing Excellence – Injection & Compound
• Team Leadership

• Drive Sourcing Operations strategy focused on New Product Launch, Supply Chain Resiliency, and OTIF in line with company's Long-Range Plans. • Manage Leadership expectations around New Product Introduction, Country of Origin Diversification, and Partner excellence. • Align goals, strategies, and roadmaps with internal stakeholders and external partners. • Maintain strong relationships with Vendors and cross-functional teams to foster collaboration. • Track KPIs and deliver actionable insights through regular analysis. • Innovate by introducing tools, technologies, and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability. • Collaborate with HQ Product, Planning, Shared Services, Supply Chain Strategy, Logistics, and Finance teams for seamless execution. • Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Sourcing or Manufacturing Operations, with at least 3 years in Leadership role, Footwear background is a must
• Proven leadership in managing regional or global sourcing operations.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Effective communicator with executive presence.
• Proficient in oral and written English communication

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Connector persona.