Regional Sourcing Leader

ASSA ABLOY

Role Summary:

As the Regional Sourcing Leader for North America within the Pedestrian Segment at ASSA ABLOY ES Production, you will spearhead the development and execution of purchasing policies, category strategies, and supplier management initiatives. Your primary goal will be to ensure optimal material supply in terms of quality, cost, and delivery performance. This role demands close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams, such as development, production, logistics, and finance, while leading a team of procurement professionals responsible for the North American supply chain of the Pedestrian Business Segment. Moreover, you will play a pivotal role in product stakeholder meetings, acting as a project leader or core-team member, and driving larger projects within your category.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute category strategies
Lead and develop the category team
Conduct contracting and negotiations, establishing common agendas with key suppliers
Manage the supplier base effectively
Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company processes and standards
Set and meet targets and KPIs
Ensure adherence to category strategy in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects

Responsibilities and Authorities:

Sign legal agreements
Create and execute category strategies for the Segment
Drive supplier/category KPIs
Establish global category teams and delegate activities aligning with category KPIs for the segment
Follow authorization processes

Key Competencies:

Sourcing expertise
Contracting skills
Supplier base management proficiency
Category management experience
Strong negotiation abilities
Effective stakeholder management
Change management proficiency
Project management skills
Planning experience
Familiarity with ERP systems and office suites

Requirements:

5 years of relevant purchasing experience, with 2-3 years as a strategic or category manager in an international organization(s) and project management experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering/business administration or equivalent documented experience
Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese are advantageous.
Proficient in office tools, with ERP experience preferred.

Personal Qualities:

Team player adaptable to different roles
Strong leadership capabilities
Excellent communication skills
Situational and cultural awareness
Structured and analytical mindset
Drive for continuous improvement
Business-oriented with a focus on results
Independent and action-oriented

Internal and External Contacts/Customers:

Segment Sourcing Manager
Segment Master Planner
Segment Logistics Manager
Segment Supplier Quality Manager
ESD Category Manager
External suppliers
Finance department

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Monroe, NC, US, 28110

General Management

No Travel Required

Mid-senior level

30-Sep-2024