Global Director, Sourcing and Procurement

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Global Supply Chain Director is a key executive role responsible for leading the company's end-to-end supply chain and operational strategy. This position oversees supply chain, procurement, production, logistics, and delivery, ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, and high service levels.

• Identify key suppliers (Partner Suppliers) to the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit and secure long term global supply agreements with them. This shall be on behalf of the whole functional unit, and if logical, include the activities of other Nikkiso functional units.
• Work with all entities of the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit to ensure there is a clear understanding of the components and activities that drive their cost and efficiency. Pool volumes and optimize costs and availability for the whole group.
• Assist the product companies to optimize the “Make or Buy” process when it comes to goods and services. Assist the General Managers in developing the appropriate business case which considers cost of capital, component cost and time to market.
• Develop and implement together with the functional units a professional SQA process for all key suppliers.
• On behalf of the Cryogenic Functional Unit, negotiate with the large global logistics providers and secure Partnership Agreements that optimize international and local logistics costs and performance.
• Assist the General Managers in developing the appropriate business case which considers cost of capital, component cost and time to market.
• Establish a global network of sourcing professionals that allows us to optimize our cost structure and leverage the competence of our suppliers in all parts of the world. Assist local management in developing global sourcing from lower cost countries such as Malaysia, India and China.
• Lead the Supply Chain Council and ensure we have fully transparent activities to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals within the group.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor a structed set of KPIs to measure both sourcing and logistics performance for all entities.
• Work with General Managers and Plant Controllers to analyze and recommend annual updated standard costs for purchased parts.
• Assist in set-up of standard part number scheme across all product companies of the functional unit.
• Assist in development and improvement of CEIG Group’s T&Cs.
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transformation strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• At least 15 years’ experience in operations and supply chain management
• Strong commercial knowledge and experience required
• Power BI & Smartsheet knowledge a plus
• Strong systems and data analysis skills
• Strong global manufacturing acumen
• Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
• Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Travel as required

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.