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Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation

Director ProcurementUS_901745_ET_TKELECP11628

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation, Byhalia, Mississippi, United States, 38611


This is a job for a Director - Procurement Operations position with a company located in the Byhalia, MS area.Job Summary:

Responsible for developing and implementing an aligned procurement sourcing strategy targeting quality, cost, and delivery to support the successful launch of a proprietary suite of projects and elevator systems.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Build, develop, and manage a team of purchasing professionals.Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement department.Build and maintain purchasing operations KPI dashboard, specifically around business process optimization and vendor order compliance.Review, analyze, manage, and present daily/weekly/monthly procurement metrics and track/establish effective measures of performance and metrics where needed.Ensure members of the team have the correct knowledge and skills to perform assigned purchasing tasks and provide on-the-job training and support to address skill and knowledge gaps.Manage compliance with procurement processes and ensure all required approvals are in place prior to purchase order release.Support vendor engagement activities including negotiations and supplier performance management; engage to address identified conflicts and/or risks with supply.Communicate with cross-functional disciplines for alignment, resolution, and process improvement efforts.Monitor and plan correct supplier deliveries to ensure timely resolution of problems such as shortages and late deliveries.Perform root cause corrective action to prevent recurring issues.Ensure vendor escalation and order processing on late deliveries to avoid business disruption.Develop an understanding of the capabilities of the existing supply base to facilitate the day-to-day management of commercial matters.Create and implement optimized processes, take corrective action to resolve planning, scheduling, and materials issues to achieve schedule objectives.Audit and approve purchase orders based on DOA.Participate in our Material Cost Down initiative primarily focusing on direct external spend; implement cost containment and cost avoidance measures to help achieve regional cost-saving goals.Assist in evaluating suppliers' performance by gathering information and preparing reports; resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.APICS CPIM, CSCP certification or ISM CPM, CPSM preferred.Advanced knowledge of SAP.Advanced knowledge of Operation Procurement processes.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Knowledge of supplier contract negotiations.People Development and Management.Ability to solve complex business issues relative to Supply Chain and Procurement Operations.10-15 years of purchasing/procurement experience responsible for end-to-end purchasing operations in a manufacturing facility.Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.Thorough understanding of contractual agreements and the ability to read and interpret complex SOW documents including drawings, specifications, etc.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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