Responsible for execution of commodity/category strategies worldwide.
Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments.
Manages a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors and lower-level people managers.
Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development.
Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.

First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain business requirements and strategies.
Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills catered to a wide variety of audiences; mastery in English and local language.
Thorough knowledge of marketplace and industry standards and compliance; utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
Advanced project management and project sponsorship skills.
Advanced business acumen and understanding of risk mitigation approaches and contract language usage.

Manager, NPI Procurement

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