Procurement Director, Global Mechanical Category And Control Devices

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.

SUMMARY:

A senior leadership position that is responsible for developing and driving a global sourcing and purchasing strategy that ensures appropriate alignment with our Division and Organizational goals, and market conditions. As a member of the Global Procurement and Control Devices leadership teams, this position reports directly to the Chief Procurement Officer, and has a dotted line to the President of Control Devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy

• Establish short and long-range procurement strategies and execution plans for Mechanical Commodities that align within divisional business plans and Global Procurement organization.

• Lead data-based Business Plan reviews with Strategic suppliers that cover cost, quality, delivery, and service expectations.

• Partners cross-functionally with Product Line Management, Engineering, and Sales to maintain product line profitability by matching Procurement strategies and product strategies (VAVE, dual sourcing, etc.)

• Performs market analysis of emerging trends and requirements for all current and future product line needs that could affect pricing and supply Stoneridge.

• Keeps abreast of industry technology trends along with Stoneridge, Inc. products and market position to assure that Stoneridge has optimal Procurement strategies

• Engages with Engineering to drive supplier innovation and design for manufacturability

• Introduces and highlights potential gaps in supply chains to support product line innovation.

• Participates in product development and launch reviews to achieve program deliverables.

Supplier Relationships

• Own MCIP process for Control Devices and own P2P metric within MCIP

• Identify new savings opportunities and lead supplier negotiations for assigned commodities

• Assess and mitigate supplier risk (quality, financial health, bankruptcy, delivery, and shortages)

• Leads the qualification process for new supplier linked to the commodity.

• Deploy Master Supplier and Global Quality Agreements with strategic suppliers

Leadership

• Strong engagement with Control Devices Leadership team on general business operations

• Provide leadership to the global Mechanical Procurement organization, including locations in USA, Mexico, and Europe. Provides functional support for Mechanical Procurement team in China and Brazil

• Lead the performance management and talent development activity across the Mechanical Procurement Organization, ensuring a well-developed pipeline of talent and next generation of strategic Procurement leaders are maintained.

Relationships

• Demonstrated success establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.

• Excellent business sense / judgment; the ability to influence others.

• Proven experience in establishing high-performing, global strategic sourcing teams.

• A proven track record of success in a collaborative and participative management environment.

• Experience working in a matrixed environment.

• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to drive accountability and high levels of performance throughout the organization.

• Outstanding analytical skills, with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.

• Strategic thinker with a keen sense of the importance of tactical execution.

Negotiation

• Strong background with challenging negotiations in a complex international environment.

• Outstanding negotiation skills to lead a wide range of commercial negotiations for new programs in development on behalf of Stoneridge Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 - 15 or more years of Procurement experience within the automotive industry; experience working for an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or both.

• Master's degree in Business discipline is strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree in Business discipline or Engineering is required.

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.