Responsibilities
- Support and execute the strategy for the North America Indirect spend category; review and propose amendments to rules and strategies for the Indirect purchasing process with the aim to leverage spending, increase value and reduce administrative and tactical tasks.
- Responsibility for several Indirect categories across USA and Canada which totals 34 manufacturing facilities. Categories include but are not limited to : Packaging, Travel, MRO, PPE, Facility services, IT & Office supplies, etc.
- Leverage category management and the strategic sourcing process to characterize requirements and industry trends, analyze options, build supplier relationships, minimize risks, reduce cost and drive increased business value.
- Support and execute the procurement digitization transformation, data analytics and purchase to pay process to assure transactional compliance to legal, financial and ethical policies.
- Participate actively as a key member of the sourcing team, collaborating closely and providing support for cross site initiatives.
- Prepare the Indirect Budget and ensure procurement savings and value are realized and aligned to the forecast and P&L.
- Approval by exception of purchase orders and new suppliers; management and control of pricing
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years of experience in a large manufacturing environment in sourcing or procurement, directly managing indirect corporate categories.Track record of cost / price improvements, management responsibility of large budgets and driving successful change and value.AI / Technology transformation experience is preferred.Proven ability to develop and implement a strategic sourcing category plan; this candidate is ideally someone who has had to develop processes / systems, not “act on an existing playbook.”Good technical skills to understand manufacturing processes, including basic knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, financial principles and practices.Ability to drive results and work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional global environment.Ability to communicate on all levels – shop floor to boardroom.Ability to analyze internal & external costs and margins and take actions to achieve competitiveness & profitability.Demonstrated continuous improvement and change management mindset.Excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.Extensive knowledge of MRP / ERP systems & PC tools.Proficient in MS Excel, Power BIExperience using IBMi(AS / 400) a plusWell organized, detail-oriented, possess ability to multi-task.Self-motivated, disciplined, focused, working well under pressure and being able to prioritize work.Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus.Bachelor’s degree in economics / Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.Location / Travel
This role will be based in Tampa, Fl. Domestic travel is estimated at 20%.
Crown has a 100% in office policy except during travel.
Travel Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.