Director, UK/EMEA Procurement & SAP

Barnes Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace supplier in the United States seeks an experienced Supply Chain Leader to drive strategic procurement and materials management. You will oversee global governance and ensure optimal material availability while leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has a robust background in regulated manufacturing, ERP expertise, and a strong track record of delivering cost savings. This role offers significant travel opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ progressive procurement/materials leadership in regulated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success running multi-site P2R organizations with >$250M annual spend.
• Proven Lean/Six-Sigma practitioner with quantifiable cost improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement standard work for requisition and supplier acknowledgment.
• Lead daily shortage management and transition to disciplined planning.
• Build real-time dashboards for key performance metrics.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Analytical Rigor

Change Agent

Customer & Supplier Focus

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

MBA or MS in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Syteline

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Global P2R Governance – Design, document, and roll out standard work for requisition, PO placement, supplier acknowledgment, manage ASL (Approved Supplier List), goods/invoice receipt, and GR/IR resolution; align six ERPs and related master-data rules including SAP implementation transition
• Material Availability & Expediting – Lead daily shortage management and tiered escalation; resolve constraints rapidly while transitioning sites from reactive expediting to disciplined planning
• PO Execution Excellence – Drive 100 % PO accuracy, secure supplier confirmations within 48 hours, and achieve best-in-class on-time delivery through disciplined processes, supplier development, and inventory-buffer strategies (kanban, & VMI)
• Performance Management & Analytics – Build real-time dashboards for OTD, inventory turns, PPV, GR/IR aging, and P2R cycle time; facilitate weekly site huddles and monthly executive reviews
• Continuous Improvement – Champion Lean/Six-Sigma kaizens to compress P2R cycle time and release working capital; cleanse MRP parameters (min/max, safety stock, MOQ) to align inventory with demand variability
• People & Change Leadership – Lead tactical buyers/expediters through regional managers; coach talent pipelines and cultivate a culture of data-driven decision-making and operational rigor
• Participate in supplier selections and onboarding of new sources for indirect commodity spend and supplier consolidation
• Maintain current knowledge of market conditions that affect overall cost, lead time, and availability of critical commodities
• Continuously improve supplier performance by understanding business requirements and aligning suppliers with business needs
• Participate in supplier quarterly reviews and communicate expectations
• Work closely with Commodity Managers and Supply Chain Managers to negotiate favorable contracts and long term agreements
• Must meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators on cost, quality, delivery and cash flow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive procurement/materials leadership in aerospace or other complex, regulated manufacturing
• Demonstrated success running multi-site P2R or tactical buying organizations (>$250 M annual spend)
• Expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline, or equivalent) and advanced analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau; Excel)
• Proven Lean/Six-Sigma practitioner with quantifiable cost, cycle-time, or inventory wins and supplier relationship management
• Willing and able to travel up to 30 % globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation, analytical and project management skills
• Strong collaboration and leader of teamwork orientation with ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to drive global supply chain goals and performance metrics, reduce total landed costs and develop supplier partnerships
• Experience in negotiating with raw material and outside service suppliers to secure favorable pricing and long-term contracts
• Experience with advanced data analysis and visualization tools including creative thinking with problem-solving capabilities
• Impeccable integrity, strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MS in Supply Chain
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP)
• Experience harmonizing multiple ERPs during M&A or footprint consolidation
• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, supply chain, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership – Sets clear direction, drives accountability, and elevates performance across geographically dispersed teams
• Analytical Rigor – Translates complex data into actionable insights and decisive actions
• Change Agent – Standardizes processes in historically decentralized environments; builds stakeholder alignment
• Customer & Supplier Focus – Balances cost, delivery, quality, and risk to keep production lines flowing

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