Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases · 6 hours ago
Global Director, Sourcing and Procurement
SANTA ANA, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expNikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. The Global Director, Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain and operational strategy, ensuring efficiency and cost optimization across various functions.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Identify key suppliers (Partner Suppliers) to the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit and secure long term global supply agreements with them. This shall be on behalf of the whole functional unit, and if logical, include the activities of other Nikkiso functional units
Work with all entities of the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit to ensure there is a clear understanding of the components and activities that drive their cost and efficiency. Pool volumes and optimize costs and availability for the whole group
Assist the product companies to optimize the “Make or Buy” process when it comes to goods and services. Assist the General Managers in developing the appropriate business case which considers cost of capital, component cost and time to market
Develop and implement together with the functional units a professional SQA process for all key suppliers
On behalf of the Cryogenic Functional Unit, negotiate with the large global logistics providers and secure Partnership Agreements that optimize international and local logistics costs and performance
Assist the General Managers in developing the appropriate business case which considers cost of capital, component cost and time to market
Establish a global network of sourcing professionals that allows us to optimize our cost structure and leverage the competence of our suppliers in all parts of the world. Assist local management in developing global sourcing from lower cost countries such as Malaysia, India and China
Lead the Supply Chain Council and ensure we have fully transparent activities to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals within the group
Develop, maintain, and monitor a structed set of KPIs to measure both sourcing and logistics performance for all entities
Work with General Managers and Plant Controllers to analyze and recommend annual updated standard costs for purchased parts
Assist in set-up of standard part number scheme across all product companies of the functional unit
Assist in development and improvement of CEIG Group’s T&Cs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transformation strategies with business objectives
Develop and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
At least 15 years' experience in operations and supply chain management
Strong commercial knowledge and experience required
Strong systems and data analysis skills
Strong global manufacturing acumen
Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies
Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets
Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
Power BI & Smartsheet knowledge a plus
Company
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (or Group) has more than 70 years of cryogenic experience designing, fabricating, and manufacturing state-of-the-art, market-leading products and technologies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Neal Moon
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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