Executive Director, Operational Procurement(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Bachelor's in SCM, Operations, or relevant technical degree; Preferred Master's
• 10+ years relevant business experience in supplier roles; Desired SCM experience
• Proven track record leading/transforming functions to top-quartile performance
• Experience leading teams managing multi-billion dollar global supply delivery
• Ability to drive outcomes with large Automotive electronic component suppliers
• Knowledge/expertise in IT systems for supply planning/communication
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; Data-driven decision making
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal skills; Stakeholder collaboration
• Ability to influence/inspire cross-functional teams for process adoption/change
• Ability to build/develop high-performing teams
• Experience leading global organization with teams in Americas, EMEA, APAC
• Strong stakeholder management skills; Conflict mediation for mutual benefit
• Strong presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic/international)

Tasks

• Lead the Operational Procurement team.
• Build a robust and resilient material supply.
• Drive supplier delivery performance outcomes.
• Develop supplier capabilities.
• Detect and resolve early supply issues.
• Build system capabilities for supply chains.
• Build team capabilities for supply chains.
• Transform HARMAN's supply chain.
• Engage HARMAN's supply base for requirements.
• Confirm supply capacity commitments.
• Confirm machine and tooling capacities.
• Drive closure of supply coverage gaps.
• Facilitate escalations to achieve outcomes.
• Actively manage HARMAN's supply agreements.
• Drive new product introductions (NPIs).
• Manage end-of-life (EOL) processes.
• Manage part change notices (PCNs).
• Manage part termination notices (PTNs).
• Coordinate last time buys.
• Manage OEM customer volume changes.
• Develop and implement methods for identifying supply exceptions.
• Optimize methods and processes for master data.
• Ensure continuous update and quality of master data.
• Develop and deploy automated methods for master data.
• Update master data using RPA.
• Maintain master data via API access.
• Pilot and deploy systems for internal efficiency.
• Establish collaborative work with suppliers.
• Define and deploy performance KPIs.
• Identify performance gaps.
• Refine and optimize work processes.
• Set clear standards for suppliers and internal partners.
• Build robust collaboration with SIOP teams.
• Build robust collaboration with Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure teams meet operational objectives.
• Represent Procurement in planning processes.
• Represent suppliers in planning processes.
• Represent Procurement in executive escalations.
• Lead team development and growth.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and training.
• Foster continuous learning and professional development.
• Foster innovation within the team.
• Develop an ownership culture.
• Empower team members to solve problems.
• Empower team members to make decisions.

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