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OPmobility · 5 hours ago

CLUSTER PURCHASING INDIRECT MANAGER - US / CAN

Troy, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. The CLUSTER PURCHASING INDIRECT MANAGER will manage the Indirect Purchasing Country Cluster team and coordinate indirect purchasing activities while driving cost optimization and ensuring compliance with business rules.

AutomotiveManufacturingSustainability

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the Indirect Purchasing Country Cluster team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth; lead and support plant buyers by providing management and operational support

Coordinate indirect purchasing activities across BGs and plants, understanding the various leverages at disposal to improve performance and drive synergies; organize lead buying on country level and validate the strategies

Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies with business objectives (this includes the setting of savings/performance objectives)

Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities across various indirect spend categories

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of procurement activities and drive continuous improvement

Ensure that sourcing strategies for indirect categories are developed and implemented in alignment with Global Domain Management to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier performance

Ensure that business rules and procedures are implemented and adhered to by the Indirect Purchasing team and internal customers

Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks

Lead initiatives to streamline and harmonize procurement processes and enhance efficiency through automation and best practices

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality service and continuous improvement

Conduct regular team meetings and 1-to-1 meetings with team members to ensure performance and efficiency of the team and to manage resources

Manage the yearly indirect purchasing savings objectives setting process (“budget process”) for the perimeter in co-operation with BGs and Global Domain Management

Ensure the proper implementation of the savings tracking process in the Cluster, in coordination with Finance validators, according to the Group Saving Calculation rules

Analyze indirect purchasing costs and gaps to budget with BGs' Finance Management

Organize and maintain periodic Management Dialog routines with key internal stakeholders (e.g. Plant Directors, Country Managers, finance managers…) to report results, explain gaps to budget, understand needs, and agree on priorities and objectives

Re-present Indirect Purchasing in management committees of the BGs on Country Level

Initiate and lead cost optimization programs in close co-operation with Operations and Global Domain Management

Lead sourcing committees for the perimeter

Align regularly with Global Domain Managers (e.g. by participating in Regional Domain Reviews)

Lead escalation process in case of severe supply problems with (potentially) high impact on operations

Conduct/contribute to employee related processes like objectives setting, performance review, salary review, development review

Qualification

Purchasing qualificationIndirect Purchasing experienceManagement experienceRisk AssessmentData AnalysisNegotiation skillsLeadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

University Degree preferably in a discipline like Business Administration, Management Science or Engineering

Specific Purchasing qualification either from academic or professional sphere (e.g. Certified Procurement Professional)

Minimum of 10 years of work experience preferably in a manufacturing industry environment including minimum of 5 years in Purchasing (preferably indirect Purchasing)

Management experience (either direct or functional) in a matrix organization

Competencies: Risk Assessment and Management, Negotiation skill, Data Analysis, Leadership, Good interpersonal and communication skill, Problem-solving skill