Procurement Lead - Data Centers

2140 Dynapower Company, LLC; Attleboro (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Procurement Lead - Data Centers to drive sourcing excellence and cost reductions with a strategic mindset. The role offers high visibility and growth in a global in-direct procurement context, engaging stakeholders at the highest levels.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, education reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. This hybrid role promises collaboration across functions and geographies, delivering value while advancing Sensata’s

Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.

Responsibilities

• Leads collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events and decide event structure, supplier pool, criteria and outcomes.
• Advises across Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing as needed.
• Leads the continuous development of procurement practices toward best-in-class standards.
• Promotes lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions and value propositions for assigned commodities.
• Advises on delivering corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting the company strategy.
• Communicates effectively with upper management, business partners and suppliers to ensure timely information flow.
• Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning.
• Provides full lifecycle management of project scope and objectives with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Interpersonal & collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Procurement Lead - Data Centers will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. This role will have high visibility and growth potential as an In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave.

Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission‑critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor‑rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off‑road, industrial, and aerospace markets. Learn more at Sensata.com and follow Sensata Technologies on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

General Responsibilities

• Leads the collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
• Advises on the activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
• Leads the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
• Leads collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for assigned commodities
• Advises on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
• Advises on implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
• Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides full life cycle of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Leads comprehensive project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and status reports.

#LI-SK1 #LI-Hybrid Base Salary Range: $107,280.00 - $147,510.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact [e-mail]

Diversity Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.