Lead and develop a team of 6 people Buyers and Associate Category Managers, fostering growth and high performance.
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and sustainability goals.
Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, and Quality teams to resolve raw material shortages and maintain supply continuity.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within Direct Procurement by driving process efficiency, implementing best practices, and ensuring operational excellence.
Monitor and communicate Raw Material forecast data from multiple sources.
Ensure appropriate Quality standards are in place for new & existing raw materials.
Implement best-in-class procurement tools and processes to optimize efficiency and compliance.
Resolve raw material shortages or supplier quality/ performance issues and develop supplier partnerships.
Formulate dual Procurement Strategies to address risk and single source raw materials.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and global category managers to ensure strategic alignment.
Represent Regional Direct Procurement in selected meetings and events.

Requirements

BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field required with MS or MBA preferred
2+ years of people development and leadership experience
8–10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a focus on direct materials
Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving strategic initiatives
Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) related to Direct Materials, including demand planning, forecasting
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare savings account option
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingnegotiationanalytical skillsdemand planningforecastingprocess efficiencyoperational excellencesupplier quality managementrisk management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentstakeholder managementcollaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationstrategic alignmentcontinuous improvementproblem solvingperformance management