Procurement Program Manager - Controls & Electrification

Description

• Responsible for developing Supply Strategy, in alignment with Category team, to support product and manufacturing strategies. The team is responsible for supplier selection and approval of all business awards and readiness of suppliers for new product development projects.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with procurement activities.
• Accountable for team’s utilization of standard work including project tracking and documentation. Actively engaged with team members to eliminate roadblocks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Provide requirements & feedback on supplier contracts & negotiations as part of Pre-negotiations and post negotiations process.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for controls, harnesses, and electrification projects to meet business objectives and project timelines.
• Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with technology requirements. Responsible for sharing controls and electrification specific strategies with commodity teams. Partner with commodity teams to ensure requirements of the business are well-understood and suppliers that can meet the requirements are identified.
• Responsible for developing Procurement strategy to support the engineering COE in Minneapolis, MN focusing on profitable growth strategy in partnership with Category Management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on controls, harness, and electrification.
• Experience running large complex cross functional projects
• Ability to influence and collaborate with other functions and leaders
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects and driving cost savings.
• Global project management experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier management.
• Experience in International sourcing experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP) is a plus.
• Must be a strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience developing and driving strategies
• Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.

Benefits

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Hybrid (4 Days)

Training + Development

Interview process

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