Global Director of Indirect Procurement managing purchasing and logistics teams at Sensata Technologies. Leading cost reduction strategies and ensuring supply management excellence with strong ethical standards.
Responsibilities
Directs inventory management and material budgets
Directs implementation of innovative strategies for cost reduction, quality and other aspects
Oversee analyses of market conditions and trends to predict future supply needs
Direct cross functional team in the execution of medium to large strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies
Oversee consistent communication with suppliers to ensure timelines is met
Direct interactions between suppliers and functional teams to answer any questions related to any documents
Oversee negotiations ranging from Long Term Agreements to individual Purchase Orders
Lead a Global Team of sourcing professionals, shaping a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute innovative category strategies that drive cost savings, enhance supply continuity, and support business growth.
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing leaders to align sourcing with enterprise-wide objectives.
Leverage tools like should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, and e-Sourcing to drive smarter decision-making.
Build and maintain world-class supplier relationships, developing robust evaluation and performance management frameworks.
Stay ahead of market trends to mitigate risk, capture value, and ensure agility in global supply chains.
Guide tactical procurement teams to align day-to-day purchasing with strategic objectives.
Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Requirements
A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Benefits
competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
education reimbursement
wellness programs
401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs
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