Indirect Procurement Manager

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

1d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsible for leading strategic sourcing efforts for $200M of PECNA’s indirect spend for their DeSoto, Kansas site and managing a team of 1-2 resources. Tasked with leading negotiations with major suppliers, leading competitive bid processes across all applicable spend categories, and generating cost savings on an ongoing basis. Spend categories would include but not be limited to Building Supplies, Human Resources, Corporate Services, Logistics, IT, Marketing, and Professional Services.

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions.

This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic!

Requirements

• BS or BA degree Business, Supply Chain or other relevant area required
• 5 plus years of relevant strategic sourcing experience required
• Experience designing end-to-end procurement strategies and leading high impact sourcing approaches
• Experience with category management strategies, spend diagnostics, strategic sourcing process, and supplier management with a proven track record of delivering business impact
• Strong analytical, financial, problem solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, and innovative
• Experience working effectively in global complex organizations
• Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Thrives in a fast paced, goal oriented, dynamic organization with time sensitive deadlines
• Leverages market data, expert resources, spend analytics, and cost modeling to drive fact-based decision making
• Expert understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving additional value and managing risks
• Ability to lead and conduct successful negotiations
• Ability to develop and manage relationships across the business to achieve key business, organizational and cross-cultural objectives
• Knowledge of procurement technology, such as P2P, eSourcing, Contracting, Onboarding, SRM, etc.
• Technology-savvy and high competency in MS office
• Strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization as well as externally to suppliers
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• MBA and other relevant degree or certification, such as ISM CPSM, highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sourcing projects utilizing best practice sourcing methodology to deliver exceptional total value in partnership with key stakeholders across the business
• Gather stakeholder and subject-matter expertise and insights and market intelligence to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs
• Assess supplier capabilities and identify new suppliers
• Analyze supplier proposals and facilitate fact-based supplier selection process
• Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models, perform complex data analysis and build financial models such as ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make vs. buy decision models
• Analyze and summarize RFP responses and results and prepare recommendations for Senior Management
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations to maximize total value and minimize risks
• Establish contract terms and conditions and coordinate with legal to execute contracts with suppliers that optimize the partnership.
• Develop transition plan to new supplier and support implementation
• Ensure savings are delivered in a timely manner and expected benefits are realized
• Develop category strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements
• Partner with the business to build influence and challenge the status quo. Identify and obtain buy-in for category strategies and value opportunities
• Identify and capture profit improvement opportunities beyond sourcing, such as demand management, process improvements, insource vs. outsource, innovation, etc.
• Actively drive value beyond cost – e.g., growth, innovation, risk management
• Regularly monitor the market for category leading practices and demand and supply shifts such as supply consolidation, technology innovations, etc.
• Establish and manage the governance processes with suppliers and outsourced partners for categories in scope
• Implement strategies to best manage the supplier base for categories in scope, reviewing suppliers against contracted obligations and service levels and business expectations
• Provide feedback on performance, seek continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with suppliers and key stakeholders to manage supplier performance and develop new capabilities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and third-party providers
• When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and work with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficient resolution
• Address any P2P service or delivery issues directly with the provider
• Assist users in submitting non-catalog purchase requisitions
• Resolve order and invoicing issues with users, suppliers and Accounts Payable
• Direct users to preferred suppliers or P2P catalog purchases as applicable
• Own usage of the Procurement Team’s PCard for such transactions as needed
• Generate and analyze reports on POs and invoices to track performance and identify efficiency improvement opportunities
• Create and implement a high-performance culture within Procurement
• Promote a customer focused, results driven, and accountable team
• Develop talent to insure continuous improvement of operations
• Promote employee development through training and project opportunities for skills expansion

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees