Sr. Manager, Purchasing

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. (NPAA) offers employees a generous, earned bonus structure including merit increases and a annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading a team that manages day-to-day purchasing of raw materials as well as indirect spend categories comprising of Freight, MRO Supplies, Capital Equipment, Packaging, Utilities, and Services, to support manufacturing and distribution located in North America. The individual in this position will develop processes, resolve issues, and track and monitor progress of team on established KPIs. Also responsible for collaborating effectively with suppliers and stakeholders.

Postion Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for Raw Material Purchasing, and Indirect Spend categories such as freight, MRO supplies, equipment, packaging, utilities and services covering all US facilities.
• Lead development and execution of Procurement processes in line with established metrics
• Own tolling manufacturer relationships and tolling strategy in alignment with production needs
• Deliver cost reduction in managed spend categories by actively pursuing cost reduction opportunities and negotiating with suppliers
• Develop contracts and service agreements with suppliers, ensure supply base delivers to the expected service levels and KPIs defined
• Engage with internal stakeholders, regional group companies, and suppliers to resolve issues
• Locate, qualify, and establish a network of vendors to supply materials and services
• Lead SAP and Business process improvement initiatives impacting managed spend areas
• Prepare bid requests and reviews supply quotations.
• Lead Procurement projects and participate in cross-functional projects as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Coach and Mentor direct reports, and other Procurement team members.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Purchasing or Operations in a mid-large-size organization (required)
• At least 5 years of experience with managing global freight and transportation (required)
• Bachelors’ degree in business or related (required), MBA (desired)
• CPM or CSCP certification (desired)
• Chemical industry background (desired)

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.