Director, Global Indirect Procurement
The Commodity Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team for purchasing, logistics and other related departments. They ensure that all purchasing requests are completed in an efficient, timely manner, while simultaneously working to lower costs, as well as manage inventory and budgets. -General Responsibilities o Manages inventory management and material budgets o Manages analyses of market conditions and trends to predict future supply needs o Manages cross functional team in the execution of medium to large strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies o Responsible for consistent communication with suppliers to ensure timelines is met o Manage interactions between suppliers and functional teams to answer any questions related to any documents o Manages negotiations ranging from Long Term Agreements to individual Purchase Orders Experience / Qualifications o A university degree and 7-10 years of experience o Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members o Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands o Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation o Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results o Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity o Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) o Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers - The Sensata Global Procurement organization is seeking a Sourcing director to lead and direct global sourcing strategies across $500M of Indirect spend categories (Capital/Equipment, HR, IT, Travel, MRO, etc.). Responsible for leading a team of sourcing professionals in category management and strategy development, identifying, and executing productivity initiatives to maximize value while improving service and quality levels. Assesses external market trends and conditions to identify opportunities and mitigate risks in supply, service, or regulatory compliance. Prioritizes and executes an evolving portfolio of strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost reduction to enable achievement of business unit, functional, and organizational objectives, and goals. Collaborates with key stakeholders and Functional leads (Operations, Legal, HR, IT, Marketing, etc.) in developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize the value on indirect spend in support of annual objectives. Provides advisory services, such as strategic sourcing, SOW development, and negotiation strategies, to other departments in the purchase of indirect goods & services where Global Procurement does not own the category. Ensure process integrity and excellence through compliance with internal policies and controls. Drives a culture change of continuous improvement and organization excellence. Ensure compliance to the laws, regulations, and ethical standards set by the company and government authorities. Primary
Responsibilities:
Oversight and leadership of up to 9 direct reports Develops performance metrics and drives initiatives to ensure goals are met on schedule Internal customer support and issues resolution from a Procurement perspective Management and Steward of procurement processes and policies Utilization of strategic procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and tools Utilization of contracts management, negotiation, and market intelligence skills Utilization of spend and price analytics skills Department initiatives leadership and support, provides guidance/mentorship to tactical procurement teams. Vendor performance and issues resolution management Company and department spend, budgeting and cost reduction support Cross functional team leadership opportunities Skills Required Critical Competencies:
Strategic Thinking and Thought Leadership:
Ability to see ahead and thinks in terms of possibilities; creates a clear vision and strategy, thinks broadly, and understands interdependencies People Leadership and Team Building:
Ability to inspire and motivate others; attract, develop, and retain talent; engenders support and trust from all levels of the organization Influencing Skills and Lateral Leadership:
Ability to build relationships and credibility across the organization; demonstrates managerial courage; strong negotiation skills resulting in win/win Executional Excellence:
Ability to get things done and multi-task; acts with a sense of urgency; willingly takes on tactical roles to achieve objectives; able to prioritize; excellent decision making/judgment skills Sourcing and Procurement Proficiency:
Strategic sourcing expertise and understands sourcing methodologies and tools; understands external market fundamentals, utilizes should cost models and appropriate e-sourcing tools; business and financial acumen Job Requirements:
15
years of experience with 8-10
years in Procurement 3-5 years of equivalent leadership experience Experience in a regulated industry (i.e., manufacturing, automotive) preferred Bachelor's degree in purchasing, engineering, finance or business administration; MBA preferred Experience leading an organization in a complex, matrixed environment Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies yielding measurable business results Manage and deploy initiatives by influence Develop and delivers presentations to Executive leadership Additional preferred skills/
Experience:
Oracle ERP Experience desired (R11 and/or R12) Proficient with Microsoft suites Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience strongly desired Green Belt certification - SmarterTogether Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing. Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication. As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together
Salary Range:
$250K -- $500K+
Minimum Qualification
Operations Management, ProcurementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Oversight and leadership of up to 9 direct reports Develops performance metrics and drives initiatives to ensure goals are met on schedule Internal customer support and issues resolution from a Procurement perspective Management and Steward of procurement processes and policies Utilization of strategic procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and tools Utilization of contracts management, negotiation, and market intelligence skills Utilization of spend and price analytics skills Department initiatives leadership and support, provides guidance/mentorship to tactical procurement teams. Vendor performance and issues resolution management Company and department spend, budgeting and cost reduction support Cross functional team leadership opportunities Skills Required Critical Competencies:
Strategic Thinking and Thought Leadership:
Ability to see ahead and thinks in terms of possibilities; creates a clear vision and strategy, thinks broadly, and understands interdependencies People Leadership and Team Building:
Ability to inspire and motivate others; attract, develop, and retain talent; engenders support and trust from all levels of the organization Influencing Skills and Lateral Leadership:
Ability to build relationships and credibility across the organization; demonstrates managerial courage; strong negotiation skills resulting in win/win Executional Excellence:
Ability to get things done and multi-task; acts with a sense of urgency; willingly takes on tactical roles to achieve objectives; able to prioritize; excellent decision making/judgment skills Sourcing and Procurement Proficiency:
Strategic sourcing expertise and understands sourcing methodologies and tools; understands external market fundamentals, utilizes should cost models and appropriate e-sourcing tools; business and financial acumen Job Requirements:
15
years of experience with 8-10
years in Procurement 3-5 years of equivalent leadership experience Experience in a regulated industry (i.e., manufacturing, automotive) preferred Bachelor's degree in purchasing, engineering, finance or business administration; MBA preferred Experience leading an organization in a complex, matrixed environment Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies yielding measurable business results Manage and deploy initiatives by influence Develop and delivers presentations to Executive leadership Additional preferred skills/
Experience:
Oracle ERP Experience desired (R11 and/or R12) Proficient with Microsoft suites Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience strongly desired Green Belt certification - SmarterTogether Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing. Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication. As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together
Salary Range:
$250K -- $500K+
Minimum Qualification
Operations Management, ProcurementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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