Sr. Manager, Purchasing

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

11 paid holidays per year

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Health and welfare plans

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

MBA (desired)

Tools

CSCP

CPM

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.