dormakaba Americas · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement, Americas
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expdormakaba Americas is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Procurement, Americas, focusing on New Product Introduction and Value Engineering. This leadership position will drive strategic sourcing initiatives to support new product launches and enhance value creation across the Americas.
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Hiring Manager
Joan Goldfracht
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives across the Americas
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and global procurement teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment
Drive early procurement engagement throughout the product development lifecycle to optimize cost, delivery, quality, innovation, and working capital outcomes
Facilitate value engineering workshops and initiatives focused on material cost reductions, supplier innovations, and continuous improvement
Create new standard work and processes to support transformational elements of our global procurement strategy
Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and ongoing talent development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to drive results across cross-functional teams
Proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that achieve cost savings, improve supplier performance, and support operational excellence
Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and international sourcing, particularly within Americas and Asia markets
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or related field) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with SAP and other common procurement and sourcing tools
Industry-recognized supply chain certifications such as ISM, APICS, or similar
Track record of noteworthy continuous improvement projects demonstrating innovation and creativity
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
Vacation and Personal Time Off
Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Learn and Grow Program.
24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses.
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Legal Insurance
Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
Relocation assistance
Company
dormakaba Americas
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
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