Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Responsibilities • Lead the transformation of the procurement function into a more strategic, best-in-class organization
• Develop the procurement team, strengthen organizational design, and build capabilities across regions
• Lead hiring, coaching, and talent development efforts to build a stronger strategic sourcing organization
• Standardize procurement and sourcing processes, tools, and workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability
• Shift the function from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing, category management, and long-term supplier strategy
• Establish a disciplined operating rhythm with metrics, reviews, and action planning to strengthen accountability
• Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, service, planning, and operations to align procurement with business priorities
• Ensure material availability for production and service parts to support schedules and customer commitments
• Balance production and service parts priorities in a high-mix, low-volume environment using clear rules and escalation paths
• Improve supply continuity through strong sourcing strategies, supplier planning, dual sourcing, and other risk-reduction practices
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction efforts across global categories
• Identify opportunities for global sourcing and supplier consolidation across the U.S., Asia, Europe, and LATAM
• Improve inventory, logistics, and service levels by using data to reduce expedites, emergency freight, and stockouts
• Strengthen supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness through scorecards, reviews, and corrective actions
• Use ERP data, dashboards, and analytics to improve decision-making, visibility, and aftermarket profitability
Requirements
• 15+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• 7+ years of experience leading procurement teams or functions
• Experience transforming procurement processes, tools, or operating models
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, improving supply continuity, and elevating supplier performance
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and cross-functional influence skills
• Experience with ERP systems and comfort working with data and reporting
Preferred Requirements
• Manufacturing experience
• Service parts or aftermarket supply chain experience
• Experience with spare parts pricing or margin optimization
• Familiarity with inventory optimization and demand forecasting best practices
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, or analytics dashboards
