Director of Strategic Sourcing Strategy

2 days ago

Woodridge, United States Inventus Power Full time

About Us

Inventus Power is a global leader in advanced battery systems that specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative power systems for a broad range of portable, motive, and stationary applications. We are a US based company headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois and have a global presence that extends across four continents with five manufacturing facilities, three engineering technical centers, a multi-tiered sales service channel, and 3,000+ employees. For over 60 years, Inventus Power has been addressing the rapidly expanding power demands of a changing world through technology and engineered solutions. We continue to invest in our people and processes, while enhancing our products and capabilities in order to create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable battery-powered world.


We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.


What You’ll Do

This exciting opportunity will focus on leading the North American Strategic Sourcing organization in the execution of supply chain strategies in the lithium-ion business. Partner with the EVP of North America Operations and Supply Chain to establish a regional focused strategic sourcing team. Develops sourcing standards aligned to North American sourcing strategy. Oversees all aspects of supplier selections, negotiations, and contract administration.


Responsibilities (Including other duties as assigned)

  • Developing the North American Strategic Sourcing Strategy and team structure
  • Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for electronics, plastics and other packaging materials, aligned with the organization's overall procurement and business objectives
  • Partner with the Asian sourcing teams to identify optimal global sourcing needs where localization is not beneficial
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities, potential risks, and emerging trends within the Steel industry
  • Supplier Management: Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and relationship management activities
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery of steel raw materials, components and products
  • Negotiation and Contract Management: Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers
  • Cost Optimization: Implement cost reduction initiatives and continuously monitor market dynamics to capitalize on cost-saving opportunities within categories in scope without compromising quality
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Development, and Operations, to understand their requirements and ensure alignment between procurement and business objectives
  • Supplier Performance Management: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, evaluate their performance regularly, and work collaboratively to address any performance issues
  • Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of procurement professionals to support the Steel category
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members


What You Will Need

  • We are looking for someone to setup, manage and provide strategic leadership for our North American Strategic Sourcing organization
  • 5+ years of experience leading a supply chain or engineering team and familiarity with industrial operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, business, or engineering
  • MBA is a plus
  • Market knowledge in electronics, plastics and packaging
  • Negotiation skills & strategic mindset
  • Operations acumen
  • Project management skills
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing supplier contracts to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier performance
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and building collaborative relationships
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
  • English communication (written and verbal)
  • Presentation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to travel in North America and internationally, up to 40%




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