Purchasing Director

3 weeks ago


Bloomington, Indiana, United States Tenneco Full time

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

DRiV Motorparts is a world leader in the international automotive aftermarket built from the combined strengths of Tenneco, Federal-Mogul and Öhlins with 31 of the best known and respected aftermarket brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older. Our colleagues throughout 25 countries around the world work as one team, driving advancements that help our customers get the most from every vehicle, every ride, every race and every journey.

We are seeking a Purchasing Director to support the global NVH business unit.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drive the Purchasing business plan, forecast and strategic plan
  • As the BU purchasing expert, interpret and communicate global business trends, commodity needs and drivers, including technological and business footprints
  • Define and execute commodity Purchasing Strategies. Understand key suppliers for each commodity within BU – preferred and developmental, fostering supplier executive relationships where applicable and aligned with or in support of Commodity Strategy
  • Drive supplier development
  • Build and manage supply base with best case in cost, quality and delivery
  • Drive supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for: geographic considerations, Best Cost Country (BCC)/Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) objectives, BU/plant-specific needs, new technologies, marketing/product strategies and cost management goals
  • Require recovery mechanisms for cost drivers when necessary
  • Drive Purchasing metrics cross-functionally within the BU
  • As Supplier Relationship Escalation Manager support and direct the development of Supplier Partnerships/Strategic alliances as necessary to support and enhance commodities strategies
  • Serve as escalation point for resolution of supplier relationship issues on BU level
  • Provide cross-functional support within BU including Engineering, Operations and Sales
  • Support TenPLUS Gate Review process for all relevant commodity activities within the BU
  • Remove roadblocks/resolve issues within BU that impede achievement of team objectives
  • Build and develop talent within Purchasing and the BU

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree is required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 8 years global sourcing experience in multinational automotive industry, specialize in high mix low volume products or aftermarket sourcing experience is preferred, with 5 years people management experience.
  • Familiar with the cost drivers.
  • Solid project management experience
  • Willingness to travel frequently
  • Self-motivated, leadership and Charisma


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