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Senior Director Procurement - Remote

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TE Connectivity

Dec 18, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Winston-Salem

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or Finance
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations functions
  • Global, high complexity and mix, manufacturing environments
  • Proven track record of organizational and functional transformation leadership of 25-50+ person team(s)
  • Change management attitude and experience
  • Motivated, self-driven, positive approach to consensus building and problem solving
  • Willingness and ability to coach and influence broadly across a matrixed, multiculture organization
  • Executive-level presentation and messaging to articulate strategies, actions, needs, and business impacts
  • Highly competent across Procurement and manufacturing competencies, systems, and practices
  • Proficient with ERP systems, business intelligence applications, data mining, and analysis
  • Advanced Planning and Supplier Collaboration platform experience is a bonus
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and realize a procurement strategy that accelerates business and customer results
  • Implement the organizational design best positioned to realize the strategy and maximize performance
  • Recruit and develop talent and a pipeline of bench strength that transforms the organization
  • Improve the performance of tactical purchasing across seven global manufacturing sites, and thirteen global engineering centers sites with direct and indirect reporting responsibility.
  • Accelerate KPI performance across delivery, quality, lead time, supply continuity, cost, inventory, and cash
  • Publish performance dashboards, reports, KPI’s, and performance improvement plans
  • Transform the legacy supply base into a future-focused, optimized model designed to support ICT's growth.
  • Optimize regional and global sourcing strategies that consolidate spend and supplier count
  • Evaluate, measure, and mitigate supply continuity risk
  • Generate and oversee category management and strategic sourcing strategies
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements and ensure adequate coverage and optimized terms across the supply base
  • Implement inventory and supply continuity optimization measures such as VMI, Kanban, and consignment stock
  • Improve the NPI process and Procurement’s impact to supplier selection, qualification, and launch readiness
  • Maintain and collaborate with other functions on VAVE and savings pipelines that reduce costs annually
  • Oversee supply plans capable of meeting demand and define and improve supplier capacity and capability
  • Support monthly SI&OP processes and supply planning initiatives
  • Collaborate with Center-led Procurement on Electronics, Raw Metals, Resins and indirect categories as well as on compliance and sustainability initiatives.
  • Develop and realize strategies to improve department efficiencies reducing functional costs per revenue
  • Lead technology and digital transformation strategies and initiatives

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Director Procurement.

Who does the Senior Director of Global Procurement report to?

The Senior Director of Global Procurement reports directly to the VP of Operations.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include designing and implementing a procurement strategy, improving procurement performance, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing category management and strategic sourcing strategies.

How many global suppliers will the Senior Director be responsible for?

The Senior Director will be responsible for 2000 global suppliers.

What is the estimated direct spend managed by this position?

The Senior Director will manage over $240 million in direct spend.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or Finance, along with 10+ years of leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations functions, is required.

Is experience in global and high complexity environments necessary?

Yes, experience in global, high complexity and mixed manufacturing environments is necessary.

What competencies are emphasized for this role?

Competencies emphasized include motivating others, building effective teams, and managing and measuring work.

Is there a specific certification preferred for this position?

Yes, APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

What is the salary range for this position?

The competitive base salary ranges from $208,200 to $312,200, depending on experience and location.

What type of benefits does TE Connectivity offer?

TE Connectivity offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Does this position require travel?

The job description does not explicitly mention travel; however, the role may involve collaboration with global teams, which could require some travel.

What is the company's stance on inclusion and diversity?

TE Connectivity emphasizes values such as integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation, and teamwork, highlighting their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Will the Senior Director be involved in digital transformation strategies?

Yes, leading technology and digital transformation strategies and initiatives is part of the Senior Director's responsibilities.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home.