Director Procurement - Asia Pacific

Position Summary

The Director Procurement is accountable to lead regionally based Purchasing team members, supporting Operations, new program introductions, and the indirect procurement strategies within the region.

Metrics

1. Application and compliance with global standard processes.

2. Procurement team performance, including: all key Program, Operations, and Indirect team metrics and targets.

3. Procurement team development, including skills assessment, training & development plans, and functional staffing and succession plan.

4. Contribution to the overall Purchasing performance in the region, including productivity, delivery, and quality performance of the supply base to the regions' branch sites.

** These represent typical examples of the metrics for this position, it is not meant to be a comprehensive list. Metrics will be defined by the VP Purchasing based on program and/or business priorities and needs.

Key Responsibilities

1.Represent the Procurement within the assigned region, acting as a key interface between Procurement and other functions. Ensure global and regional priorities are considered within Procurement strategies, and that Procurement risks, strategies, and initiatives are understood within the region

2.Within the new program scope of activities, insure: the implementation of the category strategies; achievement of all major program deliverables (cost, quality, timing, service, etc.). Manage the team to: prepare and present sourcing committee documentation; execute contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions. Strong knowledge of region commercial contract law.

3.Provide strategic and tactical leadership for Leggett Dynamics' indirect material strategies within scope of responsibility; identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value, and implement actions to address such areas (MSA, etc.).

4.Accountable to ensure adequate support for Operations and Procurement initiative within the Branches, and within New Program activities

5.Develop and implement industry leading practices, standards, controls, policies, and metrics to effectively and efficiently manage scope of responsibility (if not defined by a global BPT standard).

6.Lead, inspire, and coach the Program, Operations, and Indirect Procurement teams. Responsible for hiring, retention, and team training & development - ensuring the proper level of procurement competencies

7.Accountable for provide adaquate support to insure the achievement of results within the region (productivity, quality, rationalization, …)

8.Provide input for AP / DPO targets as required.

Education and Experience：

1.Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field (e.g. Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Total Enterprise Procurement, or technical field).

2.Black Belt certification desired, but not required.

3.Minimum of 10 years experience in Supply Chain or Procurement with a minimum of 5 years direct experience in business/functional improvement roles.

Manufacturing experience desired, but not required.