What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Supply Management - Indirect Spend & Services position at ASSA ABLOY Group?
Ameristar Perimeter Security USA, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director of Supply Chain to lead and oversee the ongoing development and execution of our overall supply chain strategy while leading a team of managers responsible for Production Planning, Procurement, and Product data management groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading these critical functions in Supply Chain to support the organization’s goals and strategy.
What you will be doing:
Category Strategy & Sourcing
Education & Experience
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
What you will be doing:
Category Strategy & Sourcing
- Develop and implement multi-year category strategies for all major indirect spend areas.
- Conduct market analysis, spend assessments, and supplier evaluations to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and supplier consolidation.
- Lead competitive bid events (RFPs, RFQs, e-auctions), negotiations, contract development, and supplier onboarding.
- Manage supplier performance through regular business reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong strategic partnerships that support Entrance Systems’ operational, engineering, and corporate objectives.
- Ensure suppliers meet standards for quality, delivery, compliance, and sustainability.
- Deliver measurable cost reductions, value creation, and budget alignment for indirect categories.
- Track performance against annual procurement goals and report results to senior leadership.
- Support capital expenditure procurement and ensure adherence to project timelines and objectives.
- Partner closely with Engineering Services, Operations, HR, Facilities, IT, Finance, and Corporate Procurement teams.
- Influence stakeholders to drive adoption of preferred suppliers, standardized processes, and optimized category strategies.
- Support business area / segment procurement initiatives, including digital transformation and supplier risk management.
- Ensure procurement activities align with corporate policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
- Maintain contract documentation, supplier records, and purchase agreements.
- Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required.
- 5 years experience in indirect procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial products, or engineered solutions environments preferred.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, procurement platforms, and data analytics tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certifications (preferred but not required).
- Year-over-year cost savings and value creation across indirect categories.
- Improved supplier performance and reduced supplier risk.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Increased contract coverage and spend under management.
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.