Director, Non-Production Material

Freudenberg Group • South Haven, MI

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Functional leadership of the Americas NPM Buyers. Support all regional sourcing activities related to rubber molds, machines and equipment, MRO, IT, Services, Logistics, eProcurement, etc. Interface between VC plants, buyers & category managers to foster the collaboration & achievement of goals within NPM (i.e. cost savings). Continuous improvement of NPM Processes within the region Americas & alignment with other regions. Drive digitalization within NPM Purchasing. Create, improve & train the understanding of increasing internal and external requirements to NPM processes (e.g. legal, customer, VC). Maintain NPM standing/vision within the Americas Organization. Drive & foster the exchange between the local/global NPM Functions & other stakeholders within VC. Improve ERP data & supplier data for analysis. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required. 10+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, including leadership of regional or global teams. Strong experience in indirect (NPM) purchasing categories such as capital equipment, MRO, logistics, IT, and services. Proven track record of leading sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, and improving supplier performance across multiple sites. Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams in a matrixed, regional environment. Deep understanding of procurement processes, compliance requirements, and contract management within a global organization. Experience driving process improvements, standardization, and digitalization initiatives within procurement functions. Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday) and strong data analytics capabilities to improve supplier and purchasing data quality. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across plants, functions, and global teams. Strong communication and training skills to drive adoption of procurement processes and ensure alignment with internal and external requirements. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Vibracoustic USA Inc. Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, including leadership of regional or global teams.
• Strong experience in indirect (NPM) purchasing categories such as capital equipment, MRO, logistics, IT, and services.
• Proven track record of leading sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, and improving supplier performance across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams in a matrixed, regional environment.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, compliance requirements, and contract management within a global organization.
• Experience driving process improvements, standardization, and digitalization initiatives within procurement functions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday) and strong data analytics capabilities to improve supplier and purchasing data quality.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across plants, functions, and global teams.
• Strong communication and training skills to drive adoption of procurement processes and ensure alignment with internal and external requirements.

Responsibilities

• Functional leadership of the Americas NPM Buyers.
• Support all regional sourcing activities related to rubber molds, machines and equipment, MRO, IT, Services, Logistics, eProcurement, etc.
• Interface between VC plants, buyers & category managers to foster the collaboration & achievement of goals within NPM (i.e. cost savings).
• Continuous improvement of NPM Processes within the region Americas & alignment with other regions.
• Drive digitalization within NPM Purchasing.
• Create, improve & train the understanding of increasing internal and external requirements to NPM processes (e.g. legal, customer, VC).
• Maintain NPM standing/vision within the Americas Organization.
• Drive & foster the exchange between the local/global NPM Functions & other stakeholders within VC.
• Improve ERP data & supplier data for analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager