About this role
Description: Program Manager - Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation and Operating model Location: Luxembourg (Full Time In-office) Husky Technologies is a global leader in Injection Molding Manufacturing, committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. Based in Luxembourg, we are seeking a visionary and high-impact Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will drive the comprehensive end-to-end transformation of our Procurement and Logistics Supply Chain functions, elevating them into a high-performing, tech-enabled, and world-class organization. Reporting directly to the VP Procurement / Chief Procurement Officer, you will serve as the strategic orchestrator of change across processes, systems, governance, culture, and capabilities. You will lead the charge in rebuilding our Operating Model, embedding cutting-edge Digital & AI tools, driving rigorous cost engineering, and instilling a high-performance, fast-paced culture across our global and regional operations. Key Accountabilities: 1. End-to-End Operating Model & Strategy: • Manage the re-architecting and execution of the regional and global Procurement and Supply Chain Operating Model to maximize organizational agility, scalability, and value creation. • Translate enterprise-level business objectives into an actionable, future-proof Procurement & Supply Chain transformation roadmap. • Establish and monitor transformation KPIs, balanced scorecards, and executive dashboards to measure progress, savings realization, and operational velocity. • Establish robust governance, audit mechanisms, and compliance frameworks to ensure risk mitigation, transparent controls, and operational integrity across global supplier networks and logistics routes. 2. Process Excellence, Digital & AI Integration: • Drive radical modernization of all Procurement and Logistics processes through end-to-end process redesign, automation, and standardization. • Manage the evaluation, deployment, and adoption of enterprise-grade procurement systems, digital platforms, and advanced Analytics / Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. • Harness generative AI and predictive modelling to optimize demand forecasting, automated sourcing, contract management, inventory visibility, and logistics routing. 3. Cost Engineering & Value Creation: • Partner with Engineering, IT, Logistics, and Category Managers to institute advanced Cost Engineering, Target Costing, and Should-Cost modelling frameworks. • Identify structural cost drivers and lead cross-functional value engineering (VA/VE) projects to unlock significant Bottom-Line savings and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization. 4. Culture Architecture, Change Management & Training: • Rapidly drive a fast-paced cultural shift towards high performance, accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. • Design and execute enterprise-wide Change Management frameworks to ensure smooth adoption of new operating models, systems, and mindsets across international teams. • Build and scale a world-class Procurement & Supply Chain Academy—developing comprehensive training curriculums, capability-building programs, and career pathing to upskill global team members. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Continuous improvement certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP) are highly advantageous. • Experience: 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Strategic Operations. • Deep Domain Expertise: Proven track record in redesigning operating models, integrating complex ERP/procurement platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, Ariba), and leveraging AI/Digital technologies in supply chain workflows. • Cost Engineering Capability: Proven experience establishing cost-engineering frameworks, should-cost models, and total cost of ownership (TCO) strategies. • Soft Skills: o Outstanding logical, structured and result-oriented mindset, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a relentless bias for speed and action. o Proven track record of operating within complex, international, and multi-cultural enterprise environments. o Exceptional ability to perform and remain composed under pressure, ambiguity, and tight timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. • Languages: English, German and Mandarin required. Additional languages (French, or others) considered an asset.