Job Posting Title

Manager-Procurement

Job Description Summary

Leads the overall planning and execution of procurement activities, managing a team of
procurement professionals. Develops and implements initiatives to achieve organisational
goals concerning procurement compliance, optimal procurement operations, and adherence
to regulatory standards. Oversees the management of complex procurement processes and
detailed documentation. Provides expert guidance during extensive procurement audits,
resolving sophisticated supplier queries and serving as the principal adviser to senior
leadership. Leads significant procurement strategy projects, ensuring optimal procurement
planning and risk management. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhance
procurement processes, systems, and reporting, while supporting and sponsoring major
process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of procurement
regulations and the organisation's systems, refining and creating procedures to meet
specialised and evolving needs. Ensures accurate procurement forecasting, contract
management, and compliance with procurement policies. Oversees the generation of
detailed procurement reports and leads the team in implementing best practices.

Job Description:

Leads the overall planning and execution of procurement activities, managing a team of procurement professionals. Develops and implements initiatives to achieve organisational goals concerning procurement compliance, optimal procurement operations, and adherence to regulatory standards. Oversees the management of complex procurement processes and detailed documentation. Provides expert guidance during extensive procurement audits, resolving sophisticated supplier queries and serving as the principal adviser to senior leadership. Leads significant procurement strategy projects, ensuring optimal procurement planning and risk management. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, systems, and reporting, while supporting and sponsoring major process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of procurement regulations and the organisation's systems, refining and creating procedures to meet specialised and evolving needs. Ensures accurate procurement forecasting, contract management, and compliance with procurement policies. Oversees the generation of detailed procurement reports and leads the team in implementing best practices.

Required Skills and Education

Graduate/MBA with 15+ Years of Experience.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.