JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing at well-regarded companies of similar or larger scale and complexity to Adient. This person will have a record of accomplishment in identifying and implementing process improvements, delivering or exceeding performance metrics, and establishing successful vendor relationships. S/he must have a deep understanding of contract structures and management, including terms, and have a strong cost reduction performance record. This person must also have experience influencing across complex, matrixed organizations and leading teams to achieve results.
The successful candidate will be an individual of unquestionable integrity who enjoys operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment. S/he will be a self-starter who is able to work independently in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments. They will be decisive but collaborative, and assertive but pragmatic.
Major responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for +$100M in annual spend
- Manage team to achieve purchasing goals and objectives
- Drive purchasing initiatives to deliver cost savings for assigned categories and geographies
- Provide leadership to drive clear and standardized specifications, processes, and procedures to deliver requirements for assigned categories at a local plant and broader company level
- Effectively manage category supply base by establishing strong vendor relationships, managing complex negotiations, and overseeing a thorough selection process for key suppliers
- Provide thought leadership for continuous organizational evolution
- Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout organization
- Identify and evaluate market changes and new technologies as category leader
- Deliver fact-based recommendations for adoption by Adient stakeholders
- Communicate progress and results to senior management and stakeholder community
The successful candidate will also have the follow attributes:
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of procurement experience; experience managing a staff of 3 or more employees
- High degree of social intelligence to influence at the most senior levels within the organization
- Ability to accomplish goals through persuasion and broad influence, while leaning heavily on a transparent, authentic style...able to build consensus and execute cross-functional initiatives
- Capable of effecting change through others by introducing new ideas/programs and helping them understand their role in implementation
- Strategic business-mind and ability to see the big picture
- Successful at prioritizing work and maintaining those priorities
- Able to thrive in an ambiguous environment
PRIMARY LOCATION
Plymouth COE
Adient is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process please email talent-acquisition@adient.com.