Purchasing - Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics Generalists

Position Summary:

Milacron is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Supply Management to join our team onsite in Batavia, OH. As the Senior Manager of Global Supply Management, you will be responsible for leading the source-to-contract and procure-to-pay function, inclusive of strategic sourcing, contracting, procurement, tactical buying, and operational purchasing activities, with ~$200M spend coverage. This role requires experience with strategic planning, materials management, leadership, and exceptional negotiation skills to ensure the company’s sourcing and procurement activities are cost-effective and value-adding. This individual is a key strategic partner to the Milacron business operations as well as the Global Supply Management COE.

Work You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans and procurement strategies to achieve significant cost savings and optimize business performance
• Oversee the management of ~$200M spend coverage, ensuring that all sourcing activities are within budget and meet financial objectives
• Enhance ERP system utilization by implementing best practices and training team members to leverage the system for procurement activities
• Utilize lean manufacturing techniques to standardize procurement processes and drive efficiencies
• Monitor market trends and developments to identify potential opportunities and risks
• Collaborate with operations teams to align daily procurement activities with production schedules and inventory targets
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive success, i.e., engineering, marketing, operations, finance, legal, logistics, etc.)
• Develop and manage performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and initiatives.
• Direct and lead initiatives to improve supply management, policy guidance, and pricing activities supporting the Hillenbrand Operating Model (HOM)
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the day-to-day activities related to the procure-to-pay function
• Partner with suppliers on innovations to drive value for the business and ensure we are not disrupted in the marketplace
• Lead, manage, and support supplier footprint optimization – transitioning supply between regions to de-risk, dual source, and leverage competitiveness of best cost country
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Logistics, etc) across the company to drive success

Team:

The Senior Manager, Global Supply Management will be part of the Global Supply Management (GSM) Business Integration team, reporting to the Milacron Sr. Director of GSM and serving as a strategic partner for the Milacron business. This role will oversee a team of both strategic and tactical purchasing tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in strategic buying and/or site procurement, ideally within an industrial manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or supply chain within a global matrix organization, working with European, Asian, and North American suppliers
• Proven experience working in a global, multi-national company within a matrix reporting organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Experience in both tactical and strategic procurement

Who we are:

EEO:

The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.