Head of Contract Manufacturing, NAM Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Report to the Senior Director of North American Procurement

• Oversee all aspects of procurement involving contract manufacturers and tollers across various business units in North America

• Generate foundational value and competitive edge for stakeholders

• Meet and surpass quality, cost, and service performance objectives for North American operations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in North America and globally to develop, maintain, and modify supply strategies for sustainable Total Cost of Ownership

• Formulate and execute sourcing strategies aimed at achieving cost reductions and operational efficiencies

• Cultivate and sustain supplier relationships to ensure consistent and reliable supply

• Identify suppliers and negotiate advantageous terms and conditions

• Set supplier performance metrics and KPIs for ongoing improvement and compliance

• Work in conjunction with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams

• Supervise, mentor, and develop sourcing professionals

• Track industry trends and enhance sourcing capabilities

• Align procurement processes and policies at country, regional, and global levels

• Support working capital objectives

• Collaborate with Engineering and Project teams on new product development and launches

• Develop procurement strategies for relevant projects

• Conduct make/buy analyses to support insourcing and outsourcing decisions

• Broaden RFQ processes to include stakeholder, technical, and end-user evaluations

• Assess and monitor post-placement contract performance and compliance

• Formulate risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity

• Perform market analysis to uncover global sourcing opportunities and risks

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams regarding applicable requirements

• Manage vendor selection and qualification processes

• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in sourcing

• Develop and oversee sourcing budgets and forecasts in partnership with Finance

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical, or a related Business field

• MBA is preferred

• Over 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, and leading projects/teams

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a procurement and/or manufacturing setting, specifically with Contract Manufacturers

• Proven experience in creating category strategies and performing SWOT analysis of the supply base

• Prior involvement in make/buy decisions that influenced supply chain strategy and delivered evident customer service enhancements

• Strong negotiation abilities and capacity to build and maintain solid supplier relationships

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports

• Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and enhancing operational efficiencies, including insourcing capabilities

• Capability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and devise strategies based on data-driven insights

• Strong grasp of ethical, legal, and environmental standards related to sourcing and supply chain management

• Experience in project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen, KPIs)

• Must possess the ability to learn quickly and thrive in a challenging environment

• Proven capacity to multitask while ensuring follow-through and adherence to shifting priorities and deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, decision-making and problem-solving skills, and influencing capabilities

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams to align solutions with budget, schedule, and tools

• Professional and effective facilitation skills

• Attention to detail and proficiency in accurate data entry and the creation of precise written materials

• Ability to follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes

• Skill in establishing solid working relationships with stakeholders

• Professional communication skills with peers, customers, and vendors, both verbal and written

• Capability to communicate technical concepts, findings, and recommendations to all stakeholders

• Ability to influence others to embrace new perspectives, change habits, boost engagement, and refine processes

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401K plan

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Discretionary bonuses