POSITION SUMMARY

The Procurement Director of New Product Introduction is responsible for overseeing the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain activities related to “Off the Shelf” and manufactured goods in the automotive sector. This role involves strategic planning, supplier relationship management, cost negotiation, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality finished products. This individual will be responsible for executing procurement process for materials and services both domestically and internationally. This includes all Direct Materials for RealTruck. Must have experienced purchasing of manufactured and packaged finished goods, importing for resale. Automotive aftermarket sector a plus. Evaluate and analyze category trends; manage supply risk and minimize total costs. This includes optimizing commodity strategies, currencies, and landed cost. Collaborate cross functionally to understand and determine supply needs and product development / engineering and evaluation requirements to select the best suppliers and distributors.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Lead the development and implementation of purchasing strategies and processes with the key objectives of best-in-class quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing to achieve overall optimized cost for the business.

• Protect manufacturing operations from interruptions resulting from direct material supply chain shortages.

• Support the Continuous Improvement Process / Design to Value (CIP/DTV) involving purchase parts and materials, ensuring fast response to/from engineering.

• Ensure suppliers submit PPAP and or First Article approval. This includes MSDS documentation to brands, engineering, and quality control for formal sign-off. All purchasing savings must be entered into the THI Portal in a timely manner.

• Present supplier performance information to top management, functional teams, and all THI Brands.

• Interview vendors and visit suppliers to learn about new products and services.

• Negotiate supplier contracts and settle disputes on behalf of RealTruck.

• Drive training and development opportunities for the procurement staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Business Administration preferred.

• 8 years of manufacturing experience required.

• 3 years of experience leading a team required.

Required Licenses

• Purchasing Certification preferred but not required.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, knowledge of database software, order processing systems, manufacturing software, spreadsheets, quality, and word processing.

• Ability to write, speak and comprehend English.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Travel

• Travel will be required, ranging from 25% to 40%.

COMPETENCIES

• – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

• – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manager : Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the employees within the department function. Has direct reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.