Senior Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Lansing (IL); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

11 paid holidays per year

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Health and welfare plans

Résumé du poste

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas invites a seasoned procurement leader to manage day-to-day raw material purchasing and indirect spend across Freight, MRO, Capital Equipment, Packaging, Utilities, and Services for North America. You will develop processes, resolve issues, and drive KPIs while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

With a focus on cost reduction, contract development, and supplier governance, you will mentor a team and align procurement with production needs,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Purchasing or Operations in a mid-large-size organization.
• At least 5 years of experience with managing global freight and transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; MBA desirable.
• CPM or CSCP certification desirable.
• Chemical industry background desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead team responsible for Raw Material Purchasing and Indirect Spend categories including Freight, MRO, Equipment, Packaging, Utilities and Services for US facilities.
• Develop and execute procurement processes aligned with established metrics.
• Own tolling manufacturer relationships and tolling strategy to meet production needs.
• Deliver cost reductions by pursuing savings opportunities and negotiating with suppliers.
• Develop contracts and service agreements with suppliers; ensure service levels and KPIs.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, regional groups and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Identify, qualify and network vendors to supply materials and services.
• Lead SAP and business process improvement initiatives affecting spend areas.
• Prepare bid requests and review supplier quotations.
• Lead procurement projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, stakeholders and leadership.
• Coach and mentor direct reports and other procurement team members.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

SAP

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business

MBA (desired)

Outils

CSCP

CPM

Description du poste

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas invites a seasoned procurement leader to manage day-to-day raw material purchasing and indirect spend across Freight, MRO, Capital Equipment, Packaging, Utilities, and Services for North America. You will develop processes, resolve issues, and drive KPIs while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

With a focus on cost reduction, contract development, and supplier governance, you will mentor a team and align procurement with production needs,