Regional Films Procurement Lead | Data-Driven & Global

Giesecke+Devrient

Lisle (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient, in Illinois, is seeking a proactive Regional Category Procurement Specialist for Films to lead category strategy and supplier performance across the region. You will drive cost reductions, leverage analytics, and partner with Quality, Product Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and R&D to deliver value.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3–5+ years in procurement, strong data skills with SAP/Power BI, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
3-5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supplier Management.
Proven experience in supplier performance management and KPI development.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets.
Hands-on experience extracting and analyzing procurement data from SAP.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
Experience preparing management reports and executive presentations.
Ability to work independently in a global and matrix organization.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Fluent English is required.
Spanish is highly valued.
Availability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop relationships with regional film suppliers.
Develop and execute category strategy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and total cost of ownership initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs and performance scorecards.
Track supplier issues, coordinate corrective actions, and follow up on resolution plans.
Prepare and maintain supplier performance reports and dashboards.
Ability to leverage procurement analytics to support strategic decision-making (SAP, PowerBI, etc).
Collaborate closely with Quality, Product Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and R&D teams.
Monitor market developments, raw material trends, and supplier innovations.