Director of Procurement and Sourcing
Director of Procurement and Sourcing
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Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Procurement and Sourcing to join our hydroelectric power manufacturing team. The Director of Procurement and Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive supply chain strategy to support the hydropower industrys EngineertoOrder (ETO) business model. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement supplier management logistics and global sourcing to ensure efficient and costeffective delivery of customengineered solutions. The Director of Supply Chain will lead the team through transformation efforts and establish KPIs for the department. Additionally collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including quality engineering operation and project management teams to optimize material availability minimize risks and drive operational excellence and longterm growth initiatives.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
- Oversee procurement activities ensuring strategic supplier partnerships and competitive sourcing.
- Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain efficiency supplier performance and cost savings.
- Lead negotiations with vendors and contract manufacturers to secure favorable terms highquality and optimized lead times.
- Cultivate and strengthen supplier relationships to enhance resilience and ensure ontime costeffective delivery.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment of supply chain operations and project requirements.
- Monitor global supply chain trends including geopolitical factors raw material availability and risks implementing mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions.
- Drive sustainability initiatives and ensure regulations in supply chain processes.
- Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
- Drive productivity through the procurement process and sourcing. Deliver on the cost savings targets.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Extensive experience in sourcing from lowcost countries specifically for casting and machining components in the hydropower sector.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Solid knowledge of fabrication and machining processes including the ability to read technical drawings.
- Proficient understanding of manufacturing processes blueprint reading and quality assurance procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel SharePoint and Team.
- Skilled in using ERP systems to support purchasing and procurement activities.
Qualifications :
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Engineering Business Administration or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience preferably in an ETO or projectbased manufacturing environment.
- Experience in hydropower renewable energy or heavy equipment industries is highly desirable.
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing supplier negotiations contract management and logistics.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
- Exceptional problemsolving decisionmaking and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced projectdriven environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of international trade compliance tariffs and logistics regulations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with an ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Licenses or Certifications Required
- APICS or CSCP certification.
- Experience with digital supply chain transformation initiatives.
Environment and Working Conditions
- Normal office environment; some interaction in a heavy steel fabrication environment to coordinate with manufacturing team members
Travel Requirements (percent)
- 30
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Additional Information :
The benefits of joining our team
Because we seek to hire the best people we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:
- health coverage for you and your family through medical dental and vision plans
- a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
- financial protection through disability life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
- tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pretax dollars
- a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company
When you join our team you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family a group of talented women and men who drive business success.
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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business need.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
