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Director of Tactical Procurement, Procurement Operations
Nordex Group. Lead all tactical procurement and procurement operations activities across North America .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement Operations, including Purchase-to-Pay processes and supplier management, while ensuring compliance with trade regulations and driving process improvements. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential for optimizing procurement strategies and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement Operations ManagementSAP ExpertisePurchase-to-Pay (P2P) ProcessesCustoms and Trade ComplianceLeadership and Team Development
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Hard Skills
ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingKPI DevelopmentMaster Data ManagementProcess ImprovementReporting MetricsDigital TransformationAutomationChange Management
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationCoachingTeam DevelopmentStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
SAPMicrosoft ExcelPower BIProcurement SystemsReporting Platforms
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentsProject-Based EnvironmentsImport RegulationsNorth American Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead all tactical procurement and procurement operations activities across North America
- Ensure timely execution of purchasing transactions supporting Manufacturing, Construction, Service, and Corporate functions
- Establish and standardize procurement processes across the United States and Canada
- Define operational priorities and allocate resources to support business needs
- Drive service excellence and responsiveness for internal stakeholders
- Own and manage the North American Purchase-to-Pay governance framework
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial controls, and delegation of authority requirements
- Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions
- Improve purchasing efficiency, automation, and overall effectiveness
- Partner with Finance and Accounts Payable teams to optimize end-to-end workflows
- Serve as regional owner for procurement systems and SAP-related processes
- Maintain system integrity, master data quality, and process compliance
- Support implementation of new procurement tools and technologies
- Lead user adoption, training, and continuous system enhancements
- Collaborate with Global Procurement Excellence and IT teams on strategic system improvements
- Oversee supplier onboarding and vendor master data management
- Standardize and govern supplier data while improving onboarding cycle times and supplier experience
- Lead customs and trade compliance activities across North America
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations in the United States and Canada
- Partner with Logistics, Legal, and Customs Brokers to mitigate risk
- Develop procedures supporting trade and customs requirements
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics for Procurement Operations
- Drive digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Procurement Operations, or Purchasing
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Strong experience with SAP and procurement systems
- Experience managing Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environments
- Knowledge of customs, trade compliance, and North American import regulations is preferred
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Strategic and operational procurement expertise
- Process-oriented and data-driven decision-making abilities
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Change management and continuous improvement experience
- Knowledge of SAP MM and procurement-related modules
- Experience with supplier onboarding, master data management, reporting, and KPI development
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting platforms
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance
- Speak and understand English fluently
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability under company policies
- Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings and physical requirements associated with the role
- Ability to properly use applicable safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
- Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Student Debt Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
- Opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable
- Some offers may vary by location