Talent Wave Associates
Director of Global Procurement
Talent Wave Associates, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Are you a strategic thinker ready to lead global procurement efforts?
Our client is seeking a highly skilled leader to optimize their global supply chain and drive profitability. This role is pivotal in mitigating risks and forging strong supplier partnerships. You'll collaborate with Purchasing and Product Management teams to spearhead profit-driving initiatives. This is a remote position for candidates local to Detroit. SKU Management & Availability:
Manage sourcing for a diverse range of part numbers, ensuring supplier capacity, quality, and lead times meet customer demand. Cost Reduction:
Develop and implement strategies to reduce acquisition costs while maintaining quality and competitiveness in the aftermarket space. Profitability Improvement:
Achieve favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) through negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost modeling. Risk Management:
Proactively identify and mitigate geopolitical, supply chain, and supplier-specific risks to protect product availability and margins. Supplier Development:
Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; enhance existing partnerships through performance metrics, contract compliance, and joint improvement initiatives. Global Supplier Relations:
Build strong, long-term relationships with suppliers across multiple regions, balancing cost, lead time, quality, and reliability. Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with product line priorities, customer needs, and inventory requirements. Qualifications:
Proven success in global sourcing within automotive aftermarket distribution or a similar high-SKU, fast-moving industry. Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a track record of securing favorable terms and improving margins. Experience managing large, diverse SKU portfolios while balancing cost, quality, and availability. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Deep understanding of supply chain management, global sourcing principles, and aftermarket distribution dynamics. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with global complexity. A tenacious negotiator with a history of improving supply chain value.
At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
#25-00380
Our client is seeking a highly skilled leader to optimize their global supply chain and drive profitability. This role is pivotal in mitigating risks and forging strong supplier partnerships. You'll collaborate with Purchasing and Product Management teams to spearhead profit-driving initiatives. This is a remote position for candidates local to Detroit. SKU Management & Availability:
Manage sourcing for a diverse range of part numbers, ensuring supplier capacity, quality, and lead times meet customer demand. Cost Reduction:
Develop and implement strategies to reduce acquisition costs while maintaining quality and competitiveness in the aftermarket space. Profitability Improvement:
Achieve favorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) through negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost modeling. Risk Management:
Proactively identify and mitigate geopolitical, supply chain, and supplier-specific risks to protect product availability and margins. Supplier Development:
Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; enhance existing partnerships through performance metrics, contract compliance, and joint improvement initiatives. Global Supplier Relations:
Build strong, long-term relationships with suppliers across multiple regions, balancing cost, lead time, quality, and reliability. Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with product line priorities, customer needs, and inventory requirements. Qualifications:
Proven success in global sourcing within automotive aftermarket distribution or a similar high-SKU, fast-moving industry. Strong negotiation and contract management skills with a track record of securing favorable terms and improving margins. Experience managing large, diverse SKU portfolios while balancing cost, quality, and availability. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Deep understanding of supply chain management, global sourcing principles, and aftermarket distribution dynamics. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with global complexity. A tenacious negotiator with a history of improving supply chain value.
At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
#25-00380