Product Director - Procurement / Supply Chain

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Product Director - Procurement / Supply Chain

Position is based in SE Michigan / Metro Detroit and qualified candidates must be able to work onsite with some remote work available.  Relocation is not available for this role.

Product Director to lead procurement and supply management activities for multiple areas of spending within assigned product category. The objective is to maximize savings with bottom line impact, including year-over-year productivity improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (purchase price, maintenance cost, and repair cost) while maintaining or improving product quality and vendor service levels. This leader will work closely with key stakeholders in member organizations and in corporate functions to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.

Duties Include:

• Lead team of strategic buyers.
• Challenge demand and specifications.
• Maximize savings delivery and secure Total Cost of Ownership reductions for a category.
• Oversee development/ execution of strategies through the strategic sourcing process for specific category of spend areas.
• Oversee the process to select and manage suppliers.
• Measure and track internal performance within each spend category.
• Monitor strategy implementation.
• Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category.
• Develop expertise in the category spend categories.
• Other duties as assigned include ad hoc analyses or special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree, Business, Operations or Engineering (highly preferred).
• 7-10+ year track record within Procurement, track record of driving change; 12+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong ability in reading and managing data to drive business decisions.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Ability to lead, influence and drive change in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong Analytical and Technical Skills.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training and certification a plus.
• Supply Chain Certification (i.e., CPM, CPIM, etc.) preferred.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidate sponsorship is not available and C2C resources are not permitted on this role.

OpTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.