Division Vice President, Procurement - #262730

The MCT Division is looking for an experienced DVP, Procurement to join the team as an individual contributor leading the business unit resources through influence This role will report to MCT's VP/GM and will be based in the greater Chicago area.

Job Description

• Lead the global procurement strategy that is both standardized and customized where appropriate to serve the sourcing needs of Ametek’s MCT division.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of Direct and Indirect Material Productivity projects to drive improved cost performance. Regularly review and align existing controls and governance with globally defined processes.
• Direct, oversee and coordinate AMETEK’s MCT Division purchasing functions. Develop and implement policies related to the procurement of goods and services; with special emphasis on cost reduction via strategic procurement with international focus.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify and qualify new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to support the successful launch of new products.
• Act as a liaison between the global sourcing organization, business unit engineering teams, and other stakeholders to deliver significant material cost-out.
• Work closely with regions and businesses to manage sourcing and risk for the supply base, supporting both current and new product development.
• Resolve supplier issues and support footprint rationalization efforts by working with plant and operations leadership, including plant start-ups and closures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement supply chain strategies for new product introductions, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing, procurement, and delivery of materials.
• Ensure early sourcing engagement in new product introductions and VAVE by aligning advanced sourcing with category strategies and collaborating with strategic suppliers for timely and quality launches.
• Partner with regions and functional excellence teams to lead price increase initiatives and establish tariff modeling and goals.
• Drive a Global Supplier Development Strategy and manage quality and performance of the main suppliers
• Monitor and plan coverage of all assigned supplier shortages, WIP shortages, and process all applicable engineering changes and expedite orders as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, engineering and/or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 15 years of procurement/supply chain related experience. Engineering/technology product development and VAVE experience is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading people directly and through influence.
• Experience in a mix of high volume/low variation and low volume/high specification manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Require proficiency understanding manufacturing routings, bill of materials, and drawings.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Navision or SAP Systems will be desired
• Experience in handling global/diverse stakeholders, and a team of approximately 50 employees in multiple regions.
• Experience of working cross functional teams in leading large-scale initiatives
• Significant experience purchasing varied product families, such as: electronic components, fabricated items, and MRO items expected.
• Planning or Purchasing Certifications in addition to educational background viewed as a plus.
  
  

Technical knowledge

• The ideal candidate must be an experienced and highly professional supply chain executive possessing a track record of success throughout his/her career and broad capability across all organizational functions.
• Good combination of strategic vision and an effective interpersonal style and “hands-on” approach to support all business units as needed.
  
  

Position criteria

• Strong understanding in the launch of new products and VAVE in the market including working with other functions such as marketing, Sourcing and Manufacturing.
• Project Management experience: This leader should have a proven track record of successful project management and be familiar with all aspects of the project life cycle.
• Interpersonal skills, the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities, are a primary prerequisite of this position.
• Overnight and international travel required.
• Demonstrated leadership influence and effectiveness in a global setting.
  
  

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $175,000

Salary Maximum: $200,000 +

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

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