The Procurement Lead - Data Centers will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. This role will have high visibility and growth potential as a In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.
General Responsibilities
• Leads the collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
• Advises on the activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
• Leads the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
• Leads collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for assigned commodities
• Advises on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
• Advises on implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
• Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provides full life cycle of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Leads comprehensive project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and status reports.
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Base Salary Range: $107,280.00 - $147,510.00
In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.
