For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies that support the objectives of the business unit. This position is responsible for ensuring that all direct suppliers meet business objectives and defined quality standards. The Procurement Manager will establish KPIs and action plans to drive results within the business and be responsible for material cost savings (including PPV) and supplier risk management. This position is responsible for vendor management, ERP data maintenance, data analysis, and cost reduction project execution are key functions of the role. This position will be interfacing with all global HVAC Technologies Procurement, Commodity Managers, and Buyers.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve quality, shorten lead-times and reduce inventories.
- Responsible for cost productivity strategies directly related to direct material acquisition across all factories fabricating and assembling cooling modules in the global footprint to deliver aggressive annual cost reduction targets.
- Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine the best strategy for sourcing and procurement of materials based on present and future material availability as well as supplier performance, and total landed cost.
- Develop standard sourcing processes and tools for evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers.
- Ensures the obtainment of pricing, commercial terms and inventory management strategy process that position Modine for long term success.
- Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management, to support commercial and operational objectives.
- Provide procurement competency and leadership support, as needed, to the supply chain teams.
- Develop procurement effectiveness metrics and supplier scorecards to evaluate, motivate and manage our supply base to continually improve performance.
- Drives improvement in cashflow through improvements in capital efficiency, payment terms and inventory management
Required Education & Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, engineering or related majors preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience managing global procurement functions including experience in strategic planning and execution.
- At least 3+ years of experience working in a global manufacturing environment supporting significant revenue.
- Minimum of five (5) years Materials Control and / or Buyer experience working with MRP. Experience with SAP.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of compliance with regulatory agencies impacting network materials management activities, and preparation of reports concerning status of activities/concerns in areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to all levels within Modine.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills and ability to work multi-dimensionally in a complex business environment.
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
