ManagerProcurementCapitalEquipment
TheRole
TheManagerProcurementCapitalEquipment is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support Clarios’ global capital investment and manufacturing expansion initiatives.Thisrolemanagesstrategicsupplierrelationshipsacrossthecapitalequipmentlandscapeandensurestheprocurementofequipment,systems,services,andtechnologiesrequiredtodelivernewandreplacementmanufacturingcapacity.
Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Program Management,EnvironmentalHealth&Safety(EHS),andregionalsourcingteams,thispositionplaysakeyroleinenablinglong-termoperationalgrowth,optimizingsupplierperformance,anddrivingvaluethroughstrategicsourcingandprocurementexcellence.
ThispositionreportsdirectlytotheSeniorDirector,EnterpriseSourcing.
WhatYou’llDo(ImpactAreas)
StrategicSourcing&ProcurementLeadership
- Developandexecute3-5yearsourcingstrategiesforcapitalequipmentandinvestmentprojectsalignedwithbusinessgrowthobjectives.
- Leadsourcingactivitiessupportingglobalmanufacturingexpansionandcapacityinvestments.
- Manageprocurementofcapitalequipment,manufacturingsystems,spareparts,consultingservices,engineeringservices,andrelatedprojectrequirements.
- Ensuresourcingstrategiesalignwithstakeholderexpectationsandorganizationalpriorities.
SupplierRelationshipManagement
- Directlymanagestrategicsupplierrelationshipsacrossregionalandglobalmarkets.
- Buildlong-termpartnershipsthatsupportinnovation,quality,costcompetitiveness,andsupplycontinuity.
- Analyzesuppliercapabilities,financialperformance,capacity,andbusinessstrategiestodriveinformedsourcingdecisions.
- Monitorsupplierperformanceandimplementcontinuousimprovementinitiatives.
ContractNegotiation&CommercialExcellence
- Leadnegotiationsforcommercialagreements,contracts,pricing,paymentterms,andsupplycommitments.
- Drivecostreduction,savingsinitiatives,improvedcommercialterms,andworkingcapitaloptimization.
- Supportsupplierselection,bidevaluations,andcontractawardrecommendations.
- Ensureagreementsalignwithlegal,financial,andoperationalrequirements.
CapitalProjectSupport
- PartnerwithEngineeringandOperationsteamstodefineequipmentandprojectrequirements.
- Supportthedevelopmentofcapitalapprovalpackagesandbusinesscasesforexecutiveleadershipreview.
- Coordinatesourcingactivitiesthroughouttheprojectlifecycletoensuresuccessfulprojectexecution.
- Monitorsupplierdeliverables,installationactivities,andpost-launchsupportservices.
RFQ&ProcurementGovernance
- LeadtheCapExRFQprocess,ensuringtimelydevelopment,bidding,evaluation,andsupplierselection.
- Coordinateprocurementactivitiesacrossregionalsourcingteamstoalignglobalandlocalstrategies.
- Ensurecompliancewithprocurementpolicies,sourcingprocedures,andgovernancerequirements.
Performance&ContinuousImprovement
- Tracksupplierperformancemetricsanddriveaccountabilitythroughregularperformancereviews.
- Identifyoperationalefficienciesandopportunitiesforprocurementprocessimprovement.
- Participateinbusinesstransformation,technologyimplementation,andoperationalexcellenceinitiatives.
- Proactivelymanagesupplyrisksanddevelopmitigationstrategiesforbusinesscontinuity.
WhatSuccessLooksLike
- Successfulexecutionofcapitalequipmentsourcingstrategiesthatsupportglobalgrowthinitiatives.
- Strongsupplierpartnershipsdeliveringinnovation,quality,costcompetitiveness,andoperationalreliability.
- Completionofcapitalinvestmentprojectsonschedule,withinbudget,andalignedwithbusinessrequirements.
- Achievementofcostsavings,favorablecommercialterms,andworkingcapitalimprovements.
- Effectivemanagementofsupplierperformanceandriskmitigationplans.
- HighstakeholdersatisfactionacrossEngineering,Operations,ProgramManagement,andFinanceteams.
- Continuousimprovementofsourcingprocesses,suppliercapabilities,andprocurementeffectiveness.
CoreCompetencies
- Strategicsourcingandprocurementleadership.
- Contractnegotiationandcommercialacumen.
- Supplierrelationshipmanagement.
- Capitalequipmentandconstructionprocurementexpertise.
- Financialanalysisandbusinesscasedevelopment.
- Projectandprogrammanagement.
- Analyticalthinkingandproblem-solving.
- Influenceandstakeholdermanagement.
- Cross-functionalcollaboration.
- Riskmanagementanddecision-making.
- Communicationandexecutivepresentationskills.
- Resultsorientationandaccountability.
WhatYouBring(Qualifications)
Required
- Bachelor’sDegreeinSupplyChainManagement,Engineering,Business,orarelatedfield.
- 5-8yearsofexperienceinProcurement,Engineering,Operations,orrelatedfunctions.
- Directexperiencesourcingcapitalequipmentinamanufacturingenvironment.
- Strongnegotiationandsuppliermanagementexperience.
- Stronganalytical,financial,andstrategicplanningskills.
- Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
- Experiencemanagingcomplexsupplierandstakeholderrelationships.
- Abilitytoworkindependentlyanddriveresultsinafast-pacedenvironment.
- Willingnesstotravelasbusinessneedsrequire.
Preferred
- Experienceincapitalprojectprocurementandconstructionsourcing.
- Experiencesupportinglarge-scalemanufacturingexpansionsorgreenfieldprojects.
- Knowledgeofglobalsourcingstrategiesandsuppliermarkets.
- ExperiencewithERPsystems,procurementtools,andsupplierperformancemanagementsystems.
- Experienceinautomotive,industrialmanufacturing,orrelatedindustries.
- Advancedbusiness,financial,ortechnicalcertifications.
WorkModel&Travel
- WorkModel:Hybrid.
- Travel:Moderatetravelrequiredtosupplierlocations,manufacturingfacilities,andprojectsitesglobally.
- EmploymentType:Full-time.
- ReportingTo:SeniorDirector,EnterpriseSourcing.
OurCommitmenttoYou
- Opportunitiestoinfluencestrategicglobalinvestmentsattheworld’slargestbatterymanufacturer.
- ExposuretoleadingOEMsandaftermarketbrandsacrossglobalmarkets.
- Competitivecompensationandperformanceincentiveprograms.
- ComprehensivehealthandwellnessbenefitsbeginningonDay1.
- Tuitionreimbursementandongoingprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities.
- EmployeeAssistanceProgramandwellnessinitiatives.
- Inclusiveandcollaborativeculturefocusedoninnovation,accountability,andcontinuousgrowth.
- Careeradvancementopportunitieswithinaglobalorganizationdrivingthefutureofenergystorageandsustainablesolutions.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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