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This is an opportunity to join a global leader in specialized industrial equipment, currently undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. They are seeking a visionary leader to drive their global procurement and supply chain strategy, making a tangible impact on their operational efficiency, cost savings, and overall value creation. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping their future, optimizing their supply base, and building a robust, resilient supply chain that supports ambitious growth objectives. This position offers a chance to build and lead a foundational procurement function, with significant future growth potential within the organization. The person in this role must have experience sourcing in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and develop the organization’s supply and operations planning function and methodologies
Serve as a pivotal sourcing and supply chain leader, collaborating closely with business unit personnel
Drive the strategic sourcing efforts for a diverse portfolio of direct and indirect spend commodities and services
Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies informed by market assessments and pricing drivers
Cultivate and maintain strategic, ethical supplier relationships to foster cost savings, efficiency, and access to the latest market trends and technologies
Apply methodical Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) sourcing techniques to identify and realize savings opportunities
Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement effective inventory strategies and forecasting processes, optimizing inventory levels and reducing obsolescence
Design, build, and automate key reports and dashboards to monitor inventory, turns, and working capital trends
Identify, track, and report on cost savings and working capital reduction initiatives
Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from requirements gathering and RFx initiatives to analysis, recommendation, and strategy execution
Draft, negotiate, and execute complex supplier agreements to secure strategic business opportunities and savings
Ensure rigorous supplier compliance with all contractual provisions
Actively participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
10+ years of strategic sourcing or related business experience
Experience sourcing in the U.S., Europe and Asia
Demonstrated experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Hands-on working knowledge of key raw material supply chains, such as metals
Experience managing global plant operations and supply bases
Experience with sales and operations planning
Exceptional organizational, communication (oral and written), and time management skills
Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with standard office software suites
Strong problem-solving abilities and a “can-do” attitude
Ability to independently develop and implement strategic initiatives
Willingness to travel up to 25-30% internationally