Director Indirect Material and Services

Overview: ENERPAC TOOL GROUP Who we are? Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Groups businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC. For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at Summary basic function of the role Director, Indirect Material and Services Reporting directly to the VP of Procurement, this role will be charged with leading the Indirect Sourcing team to support operations and several functional areas. Primary responsibility includes leading a team of category managers to develop strategies which will drive incremental value for the enterprise by leveraging our operational spend such as MRO and Energy along with functional professional services spend related to HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, Finance and T&E. In addition, this position is also responsible for the optimization of indirect spend processes and establishes governance and compliance for indirect procurement activities. Location : Milwaukee, WI (Menomonee Falls until Move in March 2025) Shift: Monday Friday; 8 4:30 pm or 8:30 5:00 pm; flexible Ways you will make a difference Senior Leadership Support Develop strategic sourcing / purchasing plans that support the future profitability of the business Supports senior leadership team members at Enerpac across several functional areas with their procurement needs. Becomes a key partner for the senior leadership team and other senior stakeholders. Maintains a high level of professionalism while supporting the organization. Demonstrates an understanding of business needs and requirements. Directs the indirect team towards efforts that are aligned with Enerpac leaderships goals. Works in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure their requirements are being met by their indirect category managers. Team Leadership Develops a culture of service and support for Enerpac stakeholders Provides the guidance and support needed to make the team successful as mentor and coach Exemplifies our company values driving a spirit of ownership and execution Support the team with personal development, coaching and training Set the teams objectives & performance manage Category Leadership Responsible for all aspects of the indirect teams focus on category management including developing category strategies and executing strategic sourcing events prioritizing based upon the highest spend, greatest complexity, and most critical/strategic categories creating the largest impact. Leads category spend analysis and supplier segmentation. Responsible for the indirect procurement policies and processes Responsible for reporting value realization by the team Supports and leads RFx processes and category management, if needed Develops a deep level of understanding of the global supply base. Responsible to ensure all risk, compliance and legal requirements related to procurement are followed Driving Value to the Organization Works with leadership to set value targets for the team Collaborate with Department leaders to manage stakeholder relationships and achieve buy-in for the Sourcing and Procurement strategies Collaborates cross-functionally to develop a pipeline for future projects. Supports cross functional departments with supplier negotiation, contract execution, purchase requisition training for services and indirect material spend. Drives cross-functional project implementation, controls, and training for indirect material sourcing activities, as well as providing related corporate-wide communication and direction. Analyze current spend and find areas to improve service, reduce costs, and streamline purchasing procedures Supplier Relationship Management Responsible for developing and managing supplier relationship management (SRM) Manages and develops strategic supplier alliances with a select group of suppliers to assure a preferred status for Enerpac in negotiations Operational and Automation Support Leads the indirect procurement spend analytics process to maintain access to accurate category level spend data Identify opportunities to optimize and streamline our procurement processes, from sourcing to payment (S2P), to ensure operational efficiency and cost savings. Implement best practices and leverage technology to drive automation and standardization Provides support for on-going PO management activities Skills that will make you successful Knowledge of indirect category procurement strategies and processes within a manufacturing environment Superior negotiation skills with the experience in developing team members skills Procurement knowledge: Deep understanding of procurement category management, stakeholder management and negotiations; have a desire to continually learn about evolving procurement opportunities Strong listening skills and ability to work with senior leaders inside and outside of the organization - to understand their goals and objectives; share project objectives and progress in a clear concise manner. Strong analytical and presentation skills: have a strong ability to analyze significant amount of data and summarize findings or options for senior leadership Strategic thinking: able to see around corners, synthesize insights from disparate data sources, and present recommendations and alternatives. Desire to be a supportive and proactive business partner across the organization. Ability to show resilience over time and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels Experiences that will support your success Bachelors degree At least 10 years of experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment At least 5 years of team leadership Experience within an Oracle based ERP environment Experience in Procurement within an international multi-site manufacturing and brand-based corporate environment Physical Demands Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time. Work Environment Primary work environment is temperature-controlled office setting, but may also include typical warehouse environment on occasion, where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If youre looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale.? Never Compromise choose ETG! EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Direct Reports 1-3 Key External Contacts/Clients Indirect Spend Suppliers Diversity Statement We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because were required to, but because its the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information. If youre looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. #LI-MX1

Created: 2024-11-05