Director, MRO Procurement

Overview

The Director, MRO Procurement will manage a $150M spend profile in MRO supporting US operations, to maximize value. In addition, this role is responsible for MRO Materials Management, including the planning, inventory management, and storage of MRO spare parts and materials, with the goal of optimizing parts inventory which is estimated at $150M.

The Director, MRO Procurement reports to the Sr. Director, Global Procurement. This role will be required to work collaboratively with Vice Presidents, plant General Managers, members of the Engineering Department and with numerous other departments/leaders across the organization, including Maintenance, Plant Operations, and Supply Chain Services in support of MRO Materials Management. In addition, this role has a number of both direct and indirect reports, leads by example as a pillar within the organization, and maintains positive business relationships with both internal and external customers.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systematic, analytical and results-based methods for savings, monitoring supplier's performance, and sourcing effectiveness; communicates these results to appropriate stakeholders as needed
• Works closely with the business and implements new global sources of supply that align with the current business strategies
• Manages current contract portfolio and assists with implementation and on-going management of new sourcing initiatives
• Manages new large construction jobs
• Works cohesively with existing manufacturing facilities
• Identifies maverick spend and additional contract utilization opportunities
• Develops and manages project-specific procurement plans
• Leverages volume across major spend items (driving processes at the highest possible level while identifying additional leveraging opportunities)
• Analyzes and reports on commodity and supplier performance against goals and objectives
• Leads negotiation efforts on purchase agreements and vendor contracts while delivering quality, on time supply, service, cost containment, and process improvement
• Sets negotiating plans and negotiates agreements for key materials
• Develops and implements risk management strategies
• Develops and implements feedback mechanisms to determine customer satisfaction levels; responds to issues and concerns while collaborating with teams in managing alliance supplier efforts
• Properly reports progress of work initiatives to resolve internal roadblocks and follows internal escalation procedures when necessary to ensure targeted savings are achieved
• Coordinates supplier rankings and reviews; develops comparison models for index-based contracts
• Leads MRO Materials Management, including the development of MRO inventory strategies (deterministic and statistical replenishment) to optimize working capital for spare parts and materials
• Manages Managers supporting MRO materials in accordance with the company’s established policies and procedures
• Develops processes and metrics for continuous improvement of MRO materials planning and inventory performance
• Directs comprehensive data analysis for MRO materials planning and inventory strategies
• Communicates MRO supply risk, root cause, and stock-out mitigation to Senior Management as well as Maintenance and Operations
• Directs the review of slow-moving or obsolete MRO material for disposal
• Ensures MRO inventory is maintained in clean, safe environments and adheres to all internal and external policies (housekeeping, layout, quality hold, material quarantine)
• Interprets and presents monthly or annual MRO inventory and working capital reports to Senior Management, including corrective actions when required

Education and/or Experience

REQUIRED:

• 8 or more years of applicable capital equipment, plant operations, plant services, manufacturing, and/or purchasing experience
• Demonstrated track record of success in large, complex international companies
• Demonstrated ability to successfully handle contract negotiations, pricing analysis, and markets forecasting
• Solid understanding and experience with packaging equipment procurement
• Solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory management, and warehouse/storeroom management as applied to MRO spare parts and materials
• Experience using Procurement and Sourcing modules (preferably SAP & Ariba)

PREFERRED:

• Experience working with SAP is highly preferred
• CPM and/or CPIM certification is highly preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing in the Food & Beverage industry
• Experience/knowledge of Contract Law, Lean Operations, and Benchmarking
• Experience with SAP IM suite and MRO inventory optimization tools

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required, or;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Yes – this position has both direct and indirect reports, including Managers supporting MRO materials
• Trains and develops direct reports
• Counsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development
• Sets challenging and productive goals for his/her team and holds them accountable
• Coaches and counsels direct reports on performance issues
• Conducts periodic meetings with direct reports to keep the team informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the business unit and company
• Monitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivity
• Plans, schedules, and assigns workloads
• Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
• Arranges for cross training of direct reports to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

• Excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication, change management and project management skills
• Ability to calmly handle ambiguity (i.e. changing market conditions, function with limited knowledge and incomplete picture, etc.)
• Ability to negotiate price, terms and volume levels with suppliers
• Ability to make sound business decisions and set priorities according to the best interests of the business
• Ability to identify and implement long term projects with a strategic focus
• Ability to drive results (beat market, plan and constant cover as deliverables to the business)
• Ability to successfully implement new processes, systems and initiatives
• Assists with budget reporting for finance and Senior Staff (must have a solid understanding of Financial Accounting)
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.

• Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times.  Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.  Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust – Takes responsibility for actions and behaviors. Influences change based off of partner feedback.
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Anticipates changes that need to be made in response to various circumstances. Acts as a leader for others when adapting.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
• Category Management – Uses spend analytics and market research to make decisions and guide the category. Collaborates with suppliers on any strategy.
• Negotiation & Contract Management – Leads negotiations using appropriate tactics. Negotiation results in positive outcomes for the business. Thinks creatively to optimize deals with suppliers.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) – Proactively monitors supplier performance, creates new relationships with suppliers, determines suppliers for collaboration or strategic opportunities.
• Stakeholder Management – Identifies new stakeholders. Engages stakeholders. Ensures all stakeholders are aligned.

Individual Contributor:

• Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

Manager (of people and/or function):

• Change Management – Achieves success through change: identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, removes barriers and resistance, and enables behaviors that support desired outcomes.
• Develops Others – Creates development tools like mentorship programs to grow department. Empowers team to grow skillsets and creates an employee-focused environment.
• Strategic Mindset – Able to think critically to solve problems and achieve goals. Generates and utilizes insights.

Location of Role

West Palm Beach, Florida