Purchasing Director

Purchasing Director

Location: Falconer, Ny

Salary Range: $ 152,000.00 to $ 180,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

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Key responsibilities

• Manage, lead, coach and develop the Purchasing Team to support the U.S. Aero factories.
• Define and/or secure the implementation of the defined strategy.
• Ensure best practice strategic sourcing processes and operational purchasing process are implemented and used in the region.
• Extend supplier base long term agreements coverage in agreement with SKF Aerospace principles and best practices in line with SKF GPU principles.
• Develop & extend digitalization of Purchasing processes, practices & KPI
• Secure long-term development of sustainable & competitive supplier base in agreement with SKF GPU principles.
• Together with the team be the first escalation point in purchasing for concerns with/ from suppliers in the concerned factories.
• Build an annual Category and Factory purchasing TCO reduction plan (Strategic sourcing projects, negotiation, payment term, cashflow, ) for both DM and IDM&S together with key stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation with the factories and delivery of all savings according to business plan and activities to secure suppliers quality and delivery performance.
• Ensure support to 'Fund The Journey' (FTJ) savings activities as well as support Falconer Transformation plan for Purchasing activities
• Fully represent Group Purchasing for product development & innovations: be involved from the beginning of the ETO process.
• Track and report needed KPIs

Job Requirements

• Experience in managing an international team
• Experience and ability to work in a global environment interacting with different cultures
• Experience in DM & IDM&S purchasing with proven track record
• Experience in digitalization of purchasing process
• Purchasing / Commercial negotiation talent
• Willing to travel
• Fluent in English, both oral and written, and naturally good in communication

Personal profile

• Strong leadership skills
• Self driven motivated person focusing on deliverables
• Appreciate to work on operational and on strategic level
• Team player
• High communication skills in English

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace.?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Aero Purchasing Supply Chain & ICR Manager

Location: Falconer, Ny

Job ID: 22770

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