Director Global Sourcing

Hasbro is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Sourcing Director to lead the sourcing strategy and supplier network for a portfolio of global brands. This role is responsible for building and optimizing a world-class supply base that enhances competitiveness, supply resilience, agility, sustainability, innovation, and long-term value creation.
As a key member of the Strategic Sourcing Leadership Team, you will define and implement global sourcing strategies, drive productivity, and lead supplier performance and risk management across a complex international supply network. You will work closely with Global Brand Teams, Global Supply Chain, Commercial Markets, and supplier partners around the world to ensure Hasbro's sourcing network supports both current business priorities and future growth.
Reporting to the SVP, Strategic Sourcing, this role combines strategic vision, commercial leadership, operational excellence, and people leadership in a highly collaborative global environment

What You'll Do

Develop and Execute Global Sourcing Strategy

• Define and implement sourcing strategies that align with brand, product, innovation, and supply chain priorities.
• Design and continuously optimize a resilient, competitive, and scalable global supplier network.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop manufacturing partners worldwide, including nearshore and regional sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure adequate medium- and long-term supplier capacity to support product development and manufacturing requirements.
• Lead supplier allocation and sourcing decisions to maximize business performance and mitigate supply risks

Drive Sourcing Productivity and Cost Transformation

• Deliver sustainable year-over-year sourcing productivity while maintaining a zero-supply-risk mindset.
• Develop and execute multi-year productivity roadmaps to improve margins and strengthen competitiveness.
• Lead strategic cost management initiatives

Lead Supplier Performance and Risk Management

• Own supplier performance across quality, delivery, capacity, compliance, innovation, financial health, and continuous improvement.
• Establish robust supplier performance management processes and governance.
• Drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery, new product launches, product quality, operational excellence, and compliance performance.
• Conduct data-driven business reviews and implement structural corrective action plans where required.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational, financial, geopolitical, and supply continuity risks.

Build Strategic Supplier Partnerships

• Develop executive-level relationships with key manufacturing and supply partners across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Lead strategic negotiations, contracting, business planning, and joint productivity initiatives.
• Establish collaborative improvement programs focused on innovation, cost optimization, operational excellence, and risk management.
• Serve as Hasbro's senior commercial representative within the supplier network.

Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams

• Inspire, coach, and develop a global team of supplier performance managers, costing managers, and analysts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capabilities that support long-term sourcing excellence and business growth.

Influence Key Stakeholders

• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Product Development, Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Compliance, and Commercial organizations.
• Build alignment around sourcing strategies and supplier network decisions.
• Provide data-driven recommendations that improve competitiveness, agility, resilience, sustainability, and innovation.

Ensure Compliance and Sustainability

• Maintain compliance with all applicable company policies, regulatory requirements, and sourcing governance standards.
• Ensure suppliers meet Hasbro's ethical sourcing, sustainability, quality, and compliance expectations.
• Promote responsible sourcing practices throughout the supply network.

What You'll Bring

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in global sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supply chain management, inclusive of at least 5 years of experience in management roles.
• Solid international exposure and experience working across culture and regions.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing global sourcing strategies within complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading global supplier networks and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial negotiation, risk management, and cost transformation expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Leadership
Ability to translate business priorities into sourcing strategies that deliver long-term competitive advantage.

Influence & Collaboration
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, build partnerships across functions, and drive alignment in complex global organizations.

Commercial Acumen
Strong negotiation skills combined with an analytical, value-creation mindset.

Execution Excellence
Hands-on leader who consistently delivers results through disciplined execution and accountability.

Supplier Relationship Management
Ability to establish credibility and influence with senior executives across manufacturing, supply, and technology partners.

Resilience & Agility
Thrives in a fast-paced global environment, effectively balancing strategic priorities with operational realities.

People Leadership
Passion for coaching, developing talent, and creating high-performing, engaged teams.

Why Join Hasbro?
At Hasbro, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a global sourcing network supporting some of the world's most iconic brands. You'll work alongside talented teams across the globe, lead transformational initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on growth, innovation, resilience, and shareholder value. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic sourcing leader who wants to build world-class supplier partnerships, drive sustainable competitive advantage, and help shape the future of global supply chain excellence.