Global Procurement Manager - CSS/SSS (f/m/d)

at  EagleBurgmann

Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products help make entire industries safer and more sustainable. 5,800 employees create added value for our customers around the world with their enthusiasm and competence. EagleBurgmann is a joint venture between the German Freudenberg Group and the Japanese Eagle Industry Group.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience and management of a multicultural team.
• Relevant academic education and continuous training/upskilling in procurement areas.
• Broad and comprehensive understanding of procurement concepts and principles as well as in-depth experience using basic and advanced procurement tools
• Good communication and diplomatic skills that can be used in both leadership and negotiation situations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Innovative, self-motivating and result oriented personality/behavioral profile.
• Team player with good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Very good English skills (verbally/written), other languages are a plus
  The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Overall management and development of the global Static Sealing Solutions Procurement setup to meet annual financial and strategic targets.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff in local locations.
• Development and implementation of a global Static Sealing Solutions Procurement strategy that supports global as well as regional requirements and needs.
• Continuous optimization of processes and KPIs (OTD, availability, lead time from suppliers, quality- and risk management).
• Collaborate with Static Sealing Solutions management to continuously evaluate supplier performance and ensure optimal global supplier footprint.
• Work closely with Q/HSE in the supplier development and approval process.
• Continuously improve efficiency in procurement using Lean methods (e.g. forecasting, purchasing and approval processes).
• Represent Static Sealing Solutions and collaborate with EagleBurgmann Global Procurement.