Head of Contract Manufacturing, NAM Procurement
Core
Lead procurement strategy and supplier management for contract manufacturing and tolling operations across North America to ensure cost, quality, and service targets.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Contract Manufacturing Procurement
Builds
Sustainable Total Cost of Ownership and reliable supply of water treatment chemistries and hygiene solutions
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Water treatment / Contract Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, make/buy analysis, risk mitigation, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, market analysis, budget forecasting, Lean manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
MBA, SAP experience, insourcing capabilities
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for cost savings and operational efficiencies; Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; Identify new supplier opportunities and negotiate favorable terms; Establish supplier performance metrics and KPIs; Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams; Manage a team of sourcing professionals; Conduct make/buy analysis; Evaluate contract performance; Develop risk mitigation strategies; Manage vendor selection and qualification processes; Collaborate with legal and finance teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
