Director of Strategic Sourcing

About Vessel Technologies 

At Vessel, we’re on a mission to transform housing through innovative, sustainable, and beautifully designed products. Our teams are passionate about creating solutions that elevate communities and improve everyday life. We move fast, think big, and never stop innovating. If you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership can shape the future, we want you on our team. 

The Role 

We are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to join our Supply Chain leadership team. In this pivotal role, you’ll build and lead a high-performing sourcing organization, drive supplier and technology strategies, and shape procurement standards that fuel Vessel’s rapid growth. 

This is not just about managing suppliers — it’s about crafting a global sourcing strategy that strengthens our competitive edge, ensures world-class material availability, and positions Vessel for long-term success. You’ll be at the center of critical partnerships across engineering, manufacturing, and product leadership while leading diversification initiatives that help us navigate today’s complex supply chain landscape. 

If you’re a strategic thinker, innovative problem-solver, and influential leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

• Shape Strategy: Define and execute sourcing strategies that align with product roadmaps, ensure resiliency, and deliver cost savings. 
• Drive Impact: Lead negotiations, supplier diversification, and logistics optimization to achieve measurable savings and secure high-quality materials. 
• Be a Change Maker: Standardize procurement processes across the organization while championing continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
• Lead & Inspire: Build, mentor, and develop a top-performing sourcing team while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. 
• Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with product management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure aligned goals and seamless execution. 
• Future-Proof the Supply Chain: Anticipate market trends, mitigate risks, and introduce innovative approaches to sourcing and supplier partnerships. 

• Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus); 10+ years in operations/supply chain  
• Expertise: Proven track record in sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction across multiple geographies (hardgoods category experience preferred). 
• Leadership: Strong people leader who can set vision, build teams, and influence across all levels of an organization. 
• Skills: Advanced analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with a bias for action and execution. 
• Flexibility: Ability to travel up to 40%  to York, PA and New York City offices as needed. 

Why Join Vessel? 

Impact: Your work will directly influence the future of our supply chain and product innovation. 

Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company where your leadership will be felt immediately. 

Collaboration: Work with passionate teams across operations, product, and engineering. 

Innovation: Help shape sourcing strategies in an environment that values creativity, agility, and bold thinking. 

Mission-Driven: Join a company dedicated to building better communities and improving lives through technology and design.