Procurement Manager-Freight and Indirect Spend

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading a team that manages indirect spend categories comprising of Freight, MRO Supplies, Capital Equipment, Packaging, Utilities, and Services, to support manufacturing and distribution located in North America.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for freight, MRO supplies, equipment, packaging, utilities and services to maintain procurement operations at US Production facilities.
• Manages development and execution of Procurement processes in line with established metrics.
• Delivers cost reduction in managed spend categories by actively pursuing cost reduction opportunities and negotiating with suppliers.
• Develops contracts and service agreements with suppliers, ensures supply base delivers to the expected service levels and KPIs defined.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, regional group companies, and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Lets and establishes a network of vendors to supply materials and services.
• Led SAP and Business process improvement initiatives impacting managed spend areas.
• Prepares bid requests and reviews supply quotations.
• Leads Procurement projects and participates in cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Coach and Mentor direct reports, and other Procurement team members.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Purchasing of Indirect Spend categories in a mid-large size organization (required)
• At least 3 years of experience with managing global freight and transportation (required)
• Bachelors’ degree in business or related (required), MBA (desired)
• CPM or CSCP certification (desired)
• Chemical industry background (desired)

Pay

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.

Benefits

Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. Employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more are also provided.