VP Global Procurement LSE at MANN+HUMMEL MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

Raleigh, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Change Management, Global Business Acumen, Results Orientation, Communication Skills, Customer Focus, Integrity, Resilience, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Cost Optimization, Sustainability, Risk Management, Talent Development

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Role Summary The Vice President Global Procurement LS&E is responsible for leading and transforming the global procurement function across the Life Sciences & Environment division, ensuring sustainable cost leadership, strategic supplier partnerships, and operational excellence across direct and indirect material categories. This executive role combines strategic foresight, global collaboration, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive value creation, innovation, and risk management across all procurement categories. The role will play a pivotal part in strengthening the procurement strategy and its alignment with LS&E’s business priorities, ensuring competitiveness, supply continuity, and ESG compliance in a dynamic global market environment.Main Tasks Global Procurement Strategy Develop and execute a division-wide procurement strategy aligned with LS&E’s business objectives and global sustainability targets. Ensure alignment with the corporate procurement governance and global sourcing roadmap. Leverage Mann+Hummel’s global and regional procurement scale through proactive and effective engagement with Global and Regional Commodity Managers. Proactively Engage in and drive global procurement initiatives and strategies cross business unit (LS&E and Transportation). Cost Optimization & Value Creation Drive cost efficiency programs, strategic sourcing initiatives, and value engineering projects to improve profitability and competitiveness.Implement category management best practices and strengthen supplier performance management. Leadership & Organizational Development Lead, mentor, and develop a global procurement team with 3 regional direct reports, fostering collaboration and talent growth across geographies. Strengthen procurement capabilities, ensure succession planning, and develop future leaders within the organization. Actively engage in and contribute to the initiatives of the Corporate Procurement Leadership Team. Supplier & Risk Management Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance across all regions. Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and business continuity. Sustainability & Compliance Embed ESG, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards within all procurement processes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance sustainability and circular economy initiatives. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with R&D, Operations, Finance, and Business Unit leaders of LS&E to integrate procurement not only into product lifecycle management and cost competitiveness but also in organizational lean manufacturing initiatives. Ensure procurement contributes strategically to innovation, speed-to-market initiatives. Your Profile Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, MBA preferred Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Procurement and Supply Chain roles, including at least 5 years in a senior global leadership position Experience in Life Sciences, Filtration, Automotive, or related manufacturing industries preferred Proven track record in optimizing processes, and delivering results in a complex, matrixed organization. Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams, lead by example, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Strategic Vision: Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute global product strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Financial literacy, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate product management strategies into tangible business outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing product management across multiple regions and business units. Change Management: Demonstrated experience leading organizational change initiatives and driving transformational projects to achieve business objectives and enhance product management performance. Global Business Acumen: Deep understanding of global market dynamics, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities for growth and expansion. Results Orientation: Track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on driving product excellence, optimizing processes, and achieving business outcomes. Skills: Excellent communication skills, written and verbal to effectively address all levels Ability to execute with a great achievement orientation and an outstanding customer focus High integrity, resilience, and ability to work under pressure in a matrixed environment Fluency in English (written and spoken), second language appreciated International experience a plus M+H Competencies: Achievement Orientation: Bottom Line Orientation, Focus on Improvement, Optimizing Use of Resources, Taking Calculated Entrepreneurial Risks, Set Standards for Business Performance Strategic Drive & Innovation: Strategic Initiative, Questioning the Status Quo, Anticipating Challenges and Opportunities for the Business, Taking Disruptive Decisions for the Future, Cultivating Innovation Leading People: Aligning People Towards a Common Goal, Building Effective Teams, Empowering & Enabling People, Developing Talent, Acting as a Coach Impact & Influence: Driving Engagement, Understanding Others’ Perspectives, Targeted Persuasion, Assertiveness, Using Complex Influencing Strategies Cooperation & Collaboration: Keeping People Informed, Fostering Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Building Networks, Crediting Others Organizational Awareness: Utilizing the Organization, Respecting the Chain of Command, Political Savvy, Balancing Stakeholders, Understanding and Shaping Organizational Culture Managing Execution: Directing Work, Ensuring Accountability, Driving Results, Managing Performance, Uses Power Appropriately Adaptability & Learning: Awareness of Personal Strength and Fields of Development, Actively Seeking and Considering Feedback, Utilizing Learning Possibilities, Adapting Own Behaviours to New Situations and Challenges

Responsibilities

The VP Global Procurement LSE is responsible for leading the global procurement function across the Life Sciences & Environment division, focusing on cost leadership and supplier partnerships. This role involves developing procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and ensuring operational excellence.