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Manage all the indirect procurement activities to ensure the supply in a region to support business requirements. Ensure the compliance of company procurement process and policies to mitigate risks. Manage the cost by developing and implementing a regional procurement strategy.
Job Responsibility
Develop procurement strategies and present them to procurement leadership
own and drive execution of the aligned strategy
Plan, organize, and manage contracts and negotiations for the strategic acquisition of indirect goods and services
Lead supplier contract management, negotiations, and comprehensive supplier management strategies across global, regional, and local environments
Facilitate supplier agreement negotiations, renegotiations, and contract addendums
Build and maintain a robust supplier network to support capacity requirements and manage global supply chain challenges
Represent indirect procurement on cross-functional teams addressing supply challenges and customer needs
Collaborate with product, manufacturing, quality engineering, finance, and product support teams
Define and monitor performance metrics aligned with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives and drive continuous supplier improvement
Evaluate cost, quality, and risk associated with the preferred supplier base
Develop and implement a strategic procurement plan to define a preferred supplier base
Encourage early supplier involvement in new service designs to optimize quality, cost, and serviceability
Requirements
Excellent knowledge of purchasing
Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect procurement with a focus on indirect facility categories
Basic knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Specific education or experience in SCM preferred
Green Belt certification preferred
Demonstrated effective advanced computer skills
Effective communication & interpersonal skills
Effective leadership skills
Effective project management skills
Proficiency in SAP procurement transactions
Proficiency in Ariba or equivalent e-procurement system
Requisition-to-payment process experience
Knowledge of strategic sourcing/commodity/spend category management methodology
Experience with Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma methodology