Global Director, Sourcing and Procurement

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

The Global Supply Chain Director is a key executive role responsible for leading the company's end-to-end supply chain and operational strategy. This position oversees supply chain, procurement, production, logistics, and delivery, ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, and high service levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required
At least 15 years’ experience in operations and supply chain management
Strong commercial knowledge and experience required
Strong systems and data analysis skills
Strong global manufacturing acumen
Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
Power BI & Smartsheet knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Identify key suppliers (Partner Suppliers) to the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit and secure long term global supply agreements with them. This shall be on behalf of the whole functional unit, and if logical, include the activities of other Nikkiso functional units.
Work with all entities of the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit to ensure there is a clear understanding of the components and activities that drive their cost and efficiency. Pool volumes and optimize costs and availability for the whole group.
Assist the product companies to optimize the “Make or Buy” process when it comes to goods and services. Assist the General Managers in developing the appropriate business case which considers cost of capital, component cost and time to market.
Develop and implement together with the functional units a professional SQA process for all key suppliers.
On behalf of the Cryogenic Functional Unit, negotiate with the large global logistics providers and secure Partnership Agreements that optimize international and local logistics costs and performance.
Assist the General Managers in developing the appropriate business case which considers cost of capital, component cost and time to market.
Establish a global network of sourcing professionals that allows us to optimize our cost structure and leverage the competence of our suppliers in all parts of the world. Assist local management in developing global sourcing from lower cost countries such as Malaysia, India and China.
Lead the Supply Chain Council and ensure we have fully transparent activities to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals within the group.
Develop, maintain, and monitor a structed set of KPIs to measure both sourcing and logistics performance for all entities.
Work with General Managers and Plant Controllers to analyze and recommend annual updated standard costs for purchased parts.
Assist in set-up of standard part number scheme across all product companies of the functional unit.
Assist in development and improvement of CEIG Group’s T&Cs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transformation strategies with business objectives.
Develop and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.