About this role
Summary: In this role, the Director of Procurement will be reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain. The incumbent will be responsible for direction and leadership of the Procurement team including efforts to optimize the supply base, generate cost savings, and support current and new product development initiatives. The Director will focus on developing and executing assigned category and Supply Chain strategies as it pertains to the procurement of critical, complex, and/or high dollar equipment, components and materials. Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities: Enterprise leadership Champion Supply Chain process improvement, opera ti onal excellence and cross func ti onal- collabora ti on to achieve our commercial objec ti ves. Analyze key Supply Chain metrics (Supplier Spend, Cost Savings and apprise stakeholders of observed trends, inconsistencies, and opportuni ti es Drive Supply Chain sourcing and Supplier Cost reduc ti on Strategies, integrate supply chain communica ti on by being the right hand to Vice President Supply Chain. Be self-re fl ec ti ve and aware of his/her own limita ti ons; lead by example and drive the organiza ti on's performance with an a tti tude of con ti nuous improvement. Act in a transparent and consistent manner, always considering what is best for the organiza ti on. Setting Strategy Work closely across the Fuel Cell Businesses (US-CT, Calgary, Germany) to evaluate common spend and iden ti fy opportuni ti es to obtain price reduc ti ons with exis ti ng Suppliers, ra ti onalizing and consolida ti ng supply base with resul ti ng long-term agreements (LTAs) and suppor ti ng lean ini ti a ti ves with Suppliers. Develop and implement procurement systems, policies and procedures that drive supplier development and performance, and continuous improvement throughout the Supply Chain. Develop and implement the Sourcing Guidelines and Strategy for Supply Chain projects, including, cost reduc ti on ini ti a ti ves, work transfers, and dual source strategies to support rate increases projected by customers, as well as inventory reduc ti on and cash improvements. Develop “part family” strategies for key commodi ti es (i.e. metals, fabrica ti ons, stamping, chemicals) and/or major systems (electrical, integrated fabrica ti ons). Oversee planning, priori ti za ti on, and comple ti on of various supply chain projects; responsible for coordina ti ng projects of a moderate to complex nature across all Fuel Cell sites and ensure projects are achieved within iden tifi ed and documented ti me, budget and performance expecta ti ons. Support and lead the nego ti a ti on of Supplier Long-Term Agreements for the Enterprise. Proac ti vely balance mul ti ple demands in a fast-paced produc ti on environment, provide strong leadership and guidance in the Supply Chain organiza ti on and establish cohesive rela ti onships with other func ti onal personnel. Develop, report and present key metrics on the ini ti a ti ves. Deployment of best prac ti ces across the supply chain team. Relationships and Influence Understand and ar ti culate the value behind the strategic sourcing process including its impact on broader enterprise performance (i.e. margin enhancement), ensuring alignment of resources, risk management, and timeline. Connect and build strong rela ti onships with others, demonstra ti ng strong emo ti onal intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively and be able to in fl uence without authority. Inspire trust and followership in others through compelling in fl uence, charisma, and ac ti ve drive. Executing for Results Build and Lead a Strategic Procurement Organization. Direct and coordinate the day to day and long-term strategic activities of the team to ensure timely procurement of goods and services to meet business demands. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality Develop and curate Strategic Sourcing templates (i.e. Fabrication (MBOP), Metals, Stamping) Orchestrate sourcing guidelines and strategic engagement process (i.e. NPI supplier process) stage gate, opportunity weighting, escalation etc.) Proposal creation Accuracy / completeness of CRM Build and Lead a Sourcing Support Organization Develop part family strategies, to use for guidance and leverage spend and supplier partnerships in support of engineering needs. Act as strategic representative for key supplier relationships. Be involved in supplier site visits to facilitate onboarding of new suppliers and to maintain strong/new supplier relationships. Qualifications and Experience: Based in Torrington, US Travel requirements up to 20%. Travel to and working at supplier sites will be required. Batchelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. 10+ years of related Supply Chain Management experience within a manufacturing environment (Oil/gas, energy) or previous Commodity focus on Industrial manufacturing. Key Commodity knowledge: Metal Fabrication (welding, Skid mfg), Stamping, Machining, Metals (SS coil, sheet), electronics, indirect sourcing (chemicals, factory consumables) Experience with low-cost region sourcing in other countries. Work proactively with minimal supervision, reporting as appropriate. A high sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to delivering value to the organization. Previous experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development or Project Management. Supplier Long Term Agreement Negotiations Skills & Experience Highly competent in cost reduction activities in a manufacturing environment. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with internal and external stakeholders. Proven track record of negotiation and strong problem-solving skills. Competent in using MS Excel (pivots, V-lookups as minimum) and PowerPoint, MRP, and data analytics tools. Previous experience of working in Energy, Fuel Cell, Industrial Oil/Gas or similar industry. Ability to read technical drawings preferred. Authenticity, integrity and humility with the ability to build trust and followership at all levels of the organization. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence / motivate individuals and teams without hierarchical authority. A “builder” and change agent who will challenge traditional thinking to drive bold change. Driven by a passion to maximize success for internal and external customers – Always! High level of accountability coupled with a track record of delivering sustainable results in a high paced and constantly changing environment. Takes action with speed. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deliver multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines. Strong work ethic with a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently. Experience in large, global companies and/or demonstrated ability to operate in an entrepreneurial, roll-up-the-sleeves company. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: General work is in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment. Able to wear required personal protective equipment in laboratory, manufacturing or field areas as required, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, clothing or gloves that provide appropriate protection. Sedentary work includes writing documentation and working at a computer, utilizing a keyboard and mouse. Domestic and international travel as necessary All Employees Shall: Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements. Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards. Attend scheduled EH&S training program. Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans. Recommend improved EH&S practices. Must maintain regular and consistent attendance. This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company or the terms of any collective bargaining agreement. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.