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Valmont Industries, Inc.

Director - Indirect, Global Sourcing

Valmont Industries, Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Remote Office: Nebraska 99999

Overview The primary responsibilities of this position are developing and leading the full range of indirect sourcing functions both domestically and internationally. Responsible for the development and execution of the company’s supply chain, global procurement, and sourcing strategy, which includes establishing Valmont’s supply playbook, supply processes, policies, and instructions; outsourcing; best cost country sourcing of indirect materials and services, and capital project procurement needs to support business unit objectives. Develops and leads a best-in-class function capable of delivering value in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsibilities

This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Sourcing and has approximately 3-4 direct reports

This role requires up to 50% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays

Leads the indirect global supply chain functions resulting in desired cost and strong internal customer satisfaction

Generates cost reduction improvements annually through improvements in sourcing, price negotiation, materials substitution, blanket contracts, vendor/supplier relationships, and other related best of class procurement practices

Ensures that strategic and operating business plans are developed and implemented in support of business needs

Leads risk management efforts for the function

Ensures risk management strategies are proposed by the function and agreed upon with the businesses

Provides business unit competitive advantage from supply side and ensures risk management processes and commitment reporting are in place and aligned

Oversees supplier relationship management and contract negotiations

Develops supplier relationships with key suppliers based on strategy

Collaborates with the businesses to determine innovation opportunities and set supplier strategy to deliver

Collaborates with the businesses where appropriate on key negotiations and assists as needed

Manages processes/systems and ensures these processes are aligned with the global functional operating model

Identifies and documents business requirements for system enhancements and ensures adequate controls and segregation are in place

Performs talent management activities for the teams reporting up through this position. Selects, motivates, and leads a global supply chain team. Determines organizational structure requirements and sizing in alignment with the functional operating model.

Manages and develops resources to maintain a high-performing team in support of all indirect activities/spend

Manages performance management/measurement in support of Key Performance Indicators to meet financial and operational objectives

Establishes regional & global business and functional objectives and operating budgets

Leads monthly functional meetings to ensure all resources have measurement transparency and sets strategy and actions to meet objectives

Communicates performance, strategy, and actions to stakeholders as appropriate

Qualifications

Preferred Bachelor’s with 7+ years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience

Successful track record in Procurement/Supply Chain/Sourcing within the manufacturing industry

Credible knowledge and expertise across a wide range of indirect spend categories

Well versed in CAPEX planning, sourcing and project execution

Solid knowledge of supply chain and purchasing processes and management

Proven experience in hiring, coaching, and leading a high-performing teams

Proven experience developing and implementing policy, procedure, and process

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with all levels of management to include C-suite

Project management skills to deliver business unit and company objectives on time and under budget

Ability to adapt and operate in a changing environment

Experience in negotiation of contracts and agreements

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Ability to travel, both domestic and international, up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in business administration, supply chain management or engineering

Experience in sourcing and supply chain for MRO, utilities (electricity and natural gas), CAPEX

Benefits Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

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