Chief Procurement Officer

Ensure availability of products with the right quality, at the right time, with the price while managing a volatile demand profile of growing Industries such as Aerospace and Data Centers. Ensure the Procurement function maximizes supplier value contribution to achieve divisional and global/regional profit plans for cost out and working capital improvement. Responsible for driving and delivering the global material cost reduction goals, working capital improvement, quality and delivery improvements within each region's profit plan. Create, develop and coordinate the global commodity strategies along with Global SCM Leadership, according to various Tax jurisdictions and global regulatory rules and regulations, with outcomes that include a reduced supply base, increased resilience, improved SCM metrics. DPO, DOH, quality, delivery, identification and growth of strategic Suppliers, close management of supplier performance. Leads the Organization in risk management to ensure continuity of supply for all businesses and locations. Drive the construction, negotiation and execution of Long-Term Agreements (LTA) with key Suppliers to mitigate price and other commercial and legal risks. Develop and maintain functional excellence in all facets of the Procurement function, from transaction activity through strategic sourcing. Responsible for a team of ~300 Procurement professionals globally with teams located in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Flawlessly execute procurement processes and look for opportunities to continuously improve the processes. Supports strong collaboration with engineering, IT, business groups to secure data accuracy, deliver VAVE, Design to Value projects and availability. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Experience in senior procurement leadership roles with responsibility for multi-billion dollar spend MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Finance 20 years' business & functional leadership experience with a proven track record across the full breadth of SCM disciplines or business operations and P&L experience Procurement leadership experience for industrial and electrical markets Position Success Criteria: Proven track record in global/regional Supply Chain leadership roles at a senior level with large industrials across the breadth of SCM disciplines including Materials & Logistics, Operations as well as Procurement/Sourcing. Demonstrated business & commercial acumen, ideally with experience running a successful P&L. Good understanding of Manufacturing Processes & Ecosystems in Global Organizations. Demonstrated experience in successfully developing / deploying commodity strategies and driving annual productivity performance. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in the development, implementation, and achievement of results through cross-functional business initiatives and commodity strategies. Managerial, collaborative, and change management skills are necessary to achieve and meet SCM and customer requirements and to gain the support needed to move projects and initiatives forward. This includes coaching and motivating team members while serving as a role model for the entire cross-functional team. Passionate change leader with high energy and the ability to work effectively across a complex, global organization. Excellent analytical and strategic skills, great intellectual rigor and ability to learn fast. Strong financial acumen with superb negotiation skills, and operational experience desired. Possesses the ability to resolve issues on all levels. Must proactively recognize and solve complex cross-functional program issues in a collaborative leadership style We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.