Director of Procurement (Riverside)
hace 2 días
Riverside
Position Summary The Director of Procurement is a senior executive responsible for leading the company's global sourcing and procurement strategy across direct and indirect materials, components, and services critical to commercial vehicle manufacturing operations. This individual will oversee a high-performing procurement organization, drive cost competitiveness, ensure supply continuity, and cultivate strategic supplier relationships across international markets including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Director will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality to align procurement activities with the company's product roadmap and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership • Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy aligned with the company's operational and commercial vehicle manufacturing goals., • Lead make-vs-buy decisions and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis across categories including powertrain components, chassis systems, electronics, raw materials, and aftermarket parts., • Establish and enforce procurement policies, standards, and compliance frameworks across all international purchasing activities., • Build and manage a diversified, resilient global supplier base spanning North America, Europe, Mexico, India, and Asia-Pacific regions., • Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, performance evaluation, and development programs to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met., • Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and long-term agreements with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, including volume commitments, pricing mechanisms, and risk-sharing provisions., • Monitor geopolitical, regulatory, and macroeconomic developments affecting international supply chains and proactively implement mitigation strategies., • Deliver year-over-year cost reductions through strategic negotiations, design-to-cost initiatives, and process improvements in collaboration with Engineering., • Implement spend analytics and category management frameworks to identify and capture savings across a multi-hundred-million-dollar annual spend portfolio., • Drive value engineering and early supplier involvement (ESI) initiatives to reduce material costs on new vehicle programs., • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement managers, category managers, and buyer analysts across domestic and international locations., • Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration., • Define team structure, resource allocation, and succession planning to support organizational growth., • Serve as the primary procurement liaison to Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Legal functions., • Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure timely sourcing of components for vehicle launches, meeting cost, quality, and timing milestones., • Partner with the Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues and drive corrective action programs., • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred., • Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within an automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, or related manufacturing environment., • Demonstrated experience managing international procurement operations across multiple geographies, including Europe, Asia (particularly China, India, or South Korea), and Mexico., • Proven track record of leading large-scale contract negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings., • Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain risk management., • Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); experience with spend analytics and eSourcing tools., • Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international trade regulations, customs requirements, and supplier compliance standards., • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.