Director of Procurement

Growing company with over 500 employees that has been in business for over 50 years has an outstanding opportunity available for a Director of Procurement. This position will have 7 direct reports. Responsibilities:

• Work closely with all functions within the company, including Sales, Operations, R&D, Quality, and external supply base ensure successful execution in supporting our growth plans.
• Long range planning and provide insight on supplier managements plans based on quality, cost, ability to serve and other factors.
• Accountable for Supply Chain cost, inventory planning, internal production schedule, and quality containment plans (as they arise).
• Manage Supply Planners and Schedulers.
• Interface with customer customer service to ensure satisfactory standards of service.
• Maintain overall ownership of the Supplier Management process.
• Implement and drive process improvements for a healthy value chain in development and production programs.
• Understanding of Working Capital requirements and impact on the full business. Project cash required to run the business related to inventory and manage turns to meet business plans.
• Lead collaborative teams for tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and overcome barriers.
• Oversee supplier capacity assessments and manage quarterly reviews with key vendors to align the value chain.
• Develop and execute competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple teams.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• Typically requires: A university Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience leading personnel and teams in matrixed organizations as a collaborative leader that shares program information and requirements to enable success.
• Experience with Global Supply Chains.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Six Sigma / Lean fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Material Sales forecasting and execution experience
• Understanding of the Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of commodity markets, connections to cost structures and ability to model scenarios for future planning.
• Experience leading teams in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives.