Procurement Excellence Sr. Manager

High Voltage Maintenance•Westerville, OH

63d

About The Position

The Procurement Transformation Lead will serve as the central coordinator for tariff-related initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, effective internal communication, and timely execution of mitigation strategies. This role focuses on driving cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Finance, Trade Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders, while collaborating with external suppliers for data aggregation. Tariff mitigation plays a critical role in protecting the company's cost structure and supply continuity amid evolving trade regulations. By proactively identifying and executing mitigation strategies, this role directly contributes to reducing financial risk and unlocking cost savings across the global supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Supply chain or equivalent in business, or similar field of study (or equivalent experience).
10-12 years of experience in supply chain, preferably direct manufacturing.
Minimum 3 years of project leader experience.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint).
Collaborative mindset with experience in stakeholder engagement.
A strong business acumen
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Process improvement skills
Highly organized and can multi-task

Nice To Haves

Oracle EBS experience is preferred.
Knowledge of tariff regulations, trade compliance and procurement processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Internal Communication & Coordination
Reporting & Analysis
Project Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Governance & Compliance
Act as the primary liaison for tariff-related updates across Procurement teams and other internal stakeholders.
Facilitate information flow between tariff specialists, category managers, and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
Consolidate tariff impact data from internal and external sources into actionable reports and dashboards.
Track progress on mitigation initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
Drive execution of tariff-related changes, including process improvements and compliance measures.
Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
Partner with Procurement teams, tariff specialists, Finance, Trade Compliance and Operations to implement tariff strategies and ensure adherence to governance standards.
Support decision-making by providing clear summaries of tariff impacts and recommended actions.
Ensure all tariff-related processes meet internal policy and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting purposes.