Responsibilities

• Scope - approximately $500M spend, with 400 thousand active part numbers.
• Lead a team of 20-25 purchasing professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of parts and services required for heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Identiy, plan, and execute cost saving initiatives through development of new processes in cooperation with vendors, resourcing activities or negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negoatiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts while ensuring quality and reliability of parts and services.
• Collaborate with other Departments (Material Management, Quality, Depot Operations, to ensure supplier development and strive for Operations Excellence / Lean Supply Chain through continuos analysis of the main KPI's and identification of the root cause and execution of corrective actions.
• Work close with Marketing for Ship Direct suppliers to define a 3-year plan by strategic commodity (such as Lube, Batteries, Filters, Bearings, Belts, Precision Framing), execute the appropriate sourcing strategy and monitor the progress according to the plan.
• Work close with other regions (especially Europe) to define global negotation strategy with Top Suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline porcesses, reduce lead times, and enhance overall operational performance.
• Prepare and present regular reports, analysis, and KPI's to senior management, highlighting key performance metrics and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive purchasing management experience; preferably in an agriculture or automotive manufacturing environment with focus on purchasing, executive planning, engineering, project management, product quality, and / or supply chain.

Technical background and experience with purchasing best practices are preferred.

• 5 years experience directly leading a team.
• Solid communication skills both oral and written and ability to influence others cross-level & cross-functionally.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Especially Excel, Access, MS Project).
• Ability to travel up to 25% (mostly domestic, some international).

Additional Notes :

• Strong teamwork attitude in national and international environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Take initiative and responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to get to the point, streamline message.

Company Benefits

Company Benefits

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.

Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities.

Last updated : 2024-06-06