Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement, Americas

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Procurement Americas with a focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE) to join our leadership team. This is a hybrid role based at our Americas headquarters in Indianapolis IN.

This critical leadership position will be responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives that enable the seamless launch of new products and drive value creation across the Americas.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $140000 - $170000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.) Plus an Annual Bonus. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives across the Americas
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing quality program management and global procurement teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment
• Drive early procurement engagement throughout the product development lifecycle to optimize cost delivery quality innovation and working capital outcomes
• Facilitate value engineering workshops and initiatives focused on material cost reductions supplier innovations and continuous improvement
• Create new standard work and processes to support transformational elements of our global procurement strategy
• Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and ongoing talent development

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Finance Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Exceptional communication negotiation and project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive results across cross-functional teams
• Proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that achieve cost savings improve supplier performance and support operational excellence
• Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies supplier management and international sourcing particularly within Americas and Asia markets

WHAT WE PREFER

• Masters degree (MBA or related field) in Business Supply Chain Management or Engineering
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with SAP and other common procurement and sourcing tools
• Industry-recognized supply chain certifications such as ISM APICS or similar
• Track record of noteworthy continuous improvement projects demonstrating innovation and creativity

WHAT WE OFFER

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance coverage waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.
• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba.
• 24/7 access to over 15000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping travel and more!
• Relocation assistance

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $140000 - $170000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

WHY JOIN DORMAKABA

We are at the heart ofevery place that matters. As a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools banks airports hospitals and hotels we enable seamless movement within secure safe and sustainable places. Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. We provide our people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. With around 16000 employees worldwide EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. By working as one global team we continue Growing the Business Growing Together and Growing Ourselves. Build your career with us!

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