Senior Team Lead-Indirect Purchase & Logistic

SUCCESS METRICS / KPIs Delivery & Service Cost & Savings Supplier & Quality Inventory & Data

• On-time delivery performance
• Purchase requisition / PO cycle time
• Internal stakeholder service levels
• Validated cost savings / cost avoidance
• Purchase price variance
• Negotiation and productivity benefits
• Supplier rating improvement
• Rejection / rework reduction
• Corrective-action closure
• Alternate-source development
• Inventory availability and optimization
• Excess / obsolete stock control
• ERP and MIS accuracy
• Audit compliance KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS Procurement Indirect procurement, sourcing strategy, RFQ / comparative analysis, supplier negotiation, contracting and purchase-order management. Commercial & Analytical Cost breakdown, should-cost analysis, spend analysis, price benchmarking, total-cost-of-ownership thinking and savings validation. Supplier & Quality Supplier assessment, performance scorecards, alternate-vendor development, root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up. Systems & Reporting Working knowledge of ERP purchasing modules; strong Excel and MIS capability; accurate data entry and document control. Behavioural Ownership, integrity, planning, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, problem-solving and a results-oriented approach. EXPERIENCE PROFILE Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce or a related discipline; an MBA / postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or Materials Management is preferred. Minimum 15 years of relevant procurement experience, including meaningful exposure to indirect materials and services in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Demonstrated experience in cost analysis, supplier negotiation, alternate-vendor development, supplier performance management, inventory control and ERP-based purchasing. Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Stores, Finance, EHS and other internal stakeholders. #LI-KR1 Who we are: Milacron is a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customized injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing industry. The company’s 1,900+ associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets, such as automotive, construction, medical, telecommunications, material handling, packaging, and much more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world. The original equipment provider of plastics manufacturing solutions is the largest US-owned and globally served of its kind. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is also serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America. EEO : The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.