ASSOCIATE MANAGER, PROCUREMENT, CONTRACT MANUFACTURING – NORTHERN CLUSTER

Summary.
The role provides leadership and strategic and commercial direction for the Northern Cluster Contract Manufacturing organization.
Define and deploy strategies across multiple technologies that optimize the 3PM network to ensure supply reliability, quality, and cost improvement programs, while enabling 3PM-based innovation to deliver top and bottom-line cost improvement.
Establish strong supplier relationships, effectively manage the category supply base, perform advanced and intricate negotiations, and oversee supplier selection, onboarding and offboarding of key suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Own the delivery of Northern Cluster 3PM commitments of Cost, Cash, Supplier Reduction, Compliance, Quality, Customer Service, Delivered Profit, and Sales Growth Partner with regional supply chain leadership team to develop/deploy mid-long-term network and technologies' strategies to drive performance, improve cost competitiveness, and reduce complexity Own the 3PM network optimization plan design and its deployment, including the identification, selection, onboarding and offboarding of 3PMs Lead go-to-market activities (RFI/RFPs) focused on total cost of ownership, technical capabilities, and operational effectiveness Own the commercial relationship and development of strategic partnerships with 3PMs Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of supply contracts & pricing negotiation strategies Point of escalation for supply related issues, developing governance to monitor performance and drive issue resolution Drive adherence/compliance to processes in alignment with global procurement policy Lead/support cross functional value engineering and teardown programs to optimize product cost structure Partner with regional supply chain strategy on defining priority segments sourcing model and resiliency plans Partner with RD&E and the global/regional marketing team to develop programs for 3PM-based innovation.
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
5+ years progressive experience in Procurement, Manufacturing and/or Planning including 2+ years in Procurement role(s) Full proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading English.
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies.
Proven track record of delivering results in a cross functional environment Experienced in development and management of contractual relations with external manufacturers Proficient interpersonal/communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and convey strategies and complex concepts across senior levels in the organization Operate well in a highly demanding fast paced organization and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities Business acumen and understanding of financial management principles Proficient problem-solving skills and ability to navigate difficult situations, assess risks, and build contingency plans to minimize business disruption Continuous improvement mindset focused on optimization and capabilities upgrade.
MS skills (Excel / Word / Power Point) and SAP knowledge.
Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously, effectively managing outcomes and leveraging business acumen to meet organizational objectives.
Experience with Contract Manufacturing Procurement or Direct Material Procurement preferred Job Requirements.
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