The Director of Procurement leads the strategic direction and execution of global commodity strategies across direct and/or indirect categories
Job Summary
The Director of Procurement leads the strategic direction and execution of global commodity strategies across direct and/or indirect categories.
This role is responsible for optimizing global supply base performance, driving cost efficiencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates and employs over 140,000 people worldwide.
Matching Summary
The Director of Procurement leads the strategic direction and execution of global commodity strategies across direct and/or indirect categories.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global commodity strategy development
Direct and indirect spend management
Supplier selection and negotiation
Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
Cost modeling and KPI tracking
Nice-to-have
Spanish language proficiency
ESG and sustainability initiatives
Digital procurement transformation
Innovation fostering with suppliers
Diversity in supply base management
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing
Proven leadership managing global teams
Experience with ERP and procurement platforms like Oracle