Senior Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays per year

Health and welfare plans

401K with exceptional company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader to manage day-to-day purchasing of raw materials and indirect spend categories across North America.

You will develop processes, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to drive value and ensure supply continuity. The role demands a strong background in procurement leadership, strategic sourcing, and tolling strategies, with experience in SAP systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for Raw Material Purchasing and Indirect Spend categories (freight, MRO, equipment, packaging, utilities, services) across US facilities.
• Lead development and execution of procurement processes aligned with metrics.
• Own tolling manufacturer relationships and tolling strategy.
• Deliver cost reductions in managed spend categories by negotiating with suppliers.
• Develop contracts and service agreements; ensure service levels and KPIs are met.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, regional groups, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Establish vendor networks to secure materials and services.
• Lead SAP and business process improvement initiatives affecting spend areas.
• Prepare bid requests and review supply quotations.
• Lead procurement projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Coach and mentor direct reports and procurement team members.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

MBA (desired)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader to manage day-to-day purchasing of raw materials and indirect spend categories across North America.

You will develop processes, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to drive value and ensure supply continuity. The role demands a strong background in procurement leadership, strategic sourcing, and tolling strategies, with experience in SAP systems and cross-functional collaboration.