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Responsible for execution of commodity / category strategies worldwide. Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of company customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and company Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk. May include inventory management. At the non-exempt level, may assist with establishing and maintaining the production control system.
Job Responsibility:
Daily coordination with manufacturing partner on materials flow and availability
Monitoring and resolving shortages, delays, and discrepancies
Supporting physical inventory counts and reconciliation
Supporting training and onboarding for materials-related processes
Driving performance improvement initiatives in planning and logistics
Provides expertise for priority or new assignments with strategic implications across organization
Focuses on development activities and introducing new processes, program solutions and methods
Leads the development of program and/or process solutions to meet business objectives and deliver continuous improvements
Monitors and analyzes owned programs, process solutions, key metrics and process- oriented tasks and situations
Works across cross-functional teams to develop solutions as well as maintain and enhance current business processes
Provides independent, strategic development and analytic and strategic support to drive organizational goals
Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level contributors
Develops and executes strategic plans and initiatives across the company's businesses and/or geographies
Requirements:
First level university degree or equivalent experience
advanced university degree preferred
Typically 6-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function
Global procurement experience strongly preferred
Mastery in English and local language
Excellent understanding of procurement processes
Excellent analytical and technical aptitude
Strong business application skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent understanding of corporate compliance
Excellent project management skills and leadership