director, purchasing & sourcing

essential duties and responsibilities:

• Own all aspects of purchasing and sourcing which includes service delivery, client satisfaction, achievement of savings targets and program P&L performance, hedging, as well as driving account growth opportunities.
• Lead and drive sourcing projects across multiple direct spend categories including but not limited to raw materials, outsourcing components, and other business functions.
• Participate in the global IPS purchase and sourcing group cooperating with Directors in different countries and participate in global deals.
• Lead, manage and develop the purchasing team to build a best in class procurement organization.
• Devise category management strategies and an annual sourcing calendar for all indirect spend categories and build consensus with client business stakeholders.
• Build comprehensive negotiation plans to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Partner with other functions such as finance, legal, and governance to ensure all processes are completed in compliance with Aalberts IPSA procedures.
• Implement a comprehensive supplier relationship management program to effectively manage suppliers to maintain the highest standards for quality, delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Identify & execute strategic initiatives that drive innovation, value and savings to our clients while improving processes to reduce cycle time and/or cost and improve quality.
• Understand industry trends and growth sectors to improve the overall procurement function.
• Travel to Aalberts IPSA manufacturing sites and vendors as required.

qualifications and requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field plus 10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across a broad set of categories, as well as project, program, and account management.
• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement experience within a manufacturing setting, experience with sourcing components related to the valves industry is preferred.
• Must have strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, including formulating partnerships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proven expertise implementing and managing change across all levels of an organization; prior implementation and adoption of eProcurement systems is a plus.
• Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to undertake many projects, effectively prioritize the workload, and meet deadlines.

 desired skills:

• Ability to effectively manage, coach, and counsel others.
• Demonstrated success in managing suppliers, negotiating and managing high-value contracts.
• Analytically adept with the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making and to assess results.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial aptitude with a commitment to client service.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively and influence.