Senior Manager, Purchasing

About the role

Purchases products and services for DENSO North America operations, supporting global or regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of long-term strategies for the Purchasing function.
• Aligns and executes plans as approved by Purchasing top management and monitors achievement.
• Develops and deploys sourcing strategies for MRO spend, incorporating market insights, risks, opportunities, and best practices.
• Leads the MRO Purchasing team for development and negotiation of complex supplier agreements while considering the business needs and obtaining proper approvals.
• Conducts cost analysis, issues RFPs/RFQs, and secures competitive pricing to maximize total value of ownership while monitoring supplier performance.
• Maintains an understanding of industry best practices and implements continuous improvement initiatives for MRO procurement (kaizen).
• Manages supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards and manages supply chain risks.
• Ensures compliance with governance requirements and adherence to procurement policies, legal frameworks, and sustainability requirements.
• Builds strong relationships with both suppliers and internal Purchasing contacts located within North America and Globally; collaborates effectively and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Negotiates resolution of difficult situations relative to purchasing activities, both within and outside of the company.
• Prepares MRO procurement related reports and reviews the reports of others for submission to Purchasing top management and other business executives.
• Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assists in skill development.
• Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one-on-one contact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
• 10+ years of Related Experience
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Strategic mindset and risk management
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms and supply chain management
• Ability to identify and implement system/process improvements
• Excellent problem solving and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to prepare and lead difficult negotiations and the ability to influence others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
• Cumbersome level of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• People management direct and indirect reports
• Customer service skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% company match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Program
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
• Variety of No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Variety of Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Pay

$141,000 - $177,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time