APLIX - HOOK & LOOP

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GENERAL SUMMARY: The International Procurement Manager is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver year‑over‑year improvements in total cost, quality, service, and risk across assigned categories. This role leads cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales) to align requirements, standardize specifications, and leverage global supply markets. Success requires advanced category management, data‑driven decision‑making, supplier relationship management, and proactive risk and sustainability stewardship, both domestically and internationally. This role is part of the site executive leadership team. This role reports directly to the Group Purchasing Director and ensures functional responsibilities of any direct reports are fulfilled. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The International Procurement Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage the cross-team development of the sourcing strategy and ensure ongoing cross-business coordination, delivering annual improvements in total cost, quality, business relationship and service for the spend categories. This role is also very “hands on”, with daily tactical activities that are required to keep the site and the group functioning effectively. At all times, key responsibilities must improve and promote the importance of safety at Aplix, Inc and maintain Aplix Quality Standards and requirements in all aspects and performance of the job function. The International Procurement Manager has the following specific responsibilities: 1) Strategy & Category Leadership · Own multi‑year category strategies (3‑year horizon with annual refresh), including demand forecasts, supply market analysis, make/buy, specification standardization, and cost models (TCO/should‑cost). · Lead competitive events (RFQ’s), negotiations, and award decisions that balance cost, quality, delivery, innovation, risk, and sustainability. · Establish clear savings and value‑creation roadmaps (cost reduction, cost avoidance, should‑cost gap closure, payment terms, inventory turns, and working capital). 2) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) · Build and manage preferred supplier portfolios; implement structured business reviews with KPIs (OTIF, PPM/quality, lead time, capacity, innovation pipeline, ESG compliance). · Drive supplier performance improvement and corrective actions; escalate and resolve quality or delivery issues in partnership with Operations and Quality. · Facilitate joint value engineering/VA‑VE and continuous improvement (Lean/ Six Sigma) with suppliers 3) Risk, Resilience & Compliance · Perform ongoing supply risk assessments (geopolitics, financial health, cyber posture, single‑source exposure, logistics, commodity volatility) and implement resilience levers (dual/multi‑sourcing, nearshoring, buffers, contracts with indexed pricing and service‑level commitments). · Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws/regulations (trade compliance, import/export controls, sanctions, anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption, human‑rights due diligence), and internal controls/SOX. 4) Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing · Integrate ESG criteria into sourcing decisions (environmental impact, ethical sourcing, diversity/equity/inclusion in the supply base). · Partner with suppliers to reduce carbon intensity (material choices, process efficiency, logistics optimization) and track progress against corporate goals. 5) Digital Procurement & Analytics · Use e‑sourcing, CLM, and SRM platforms to run events, manage contracts, and monitor supplier performance and risk. · Leverage advanced analytics (e.g., cost modeling, price indexes, should‑cost, PPV analysis) and collaborate with Data/IT on dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and data quality. · Apply AI‑assisted insights (e.g., demand sensing, market intelligence, anomaly detection) responsibly to improve decisions and cycle time. 6) Cross‑Functional Partnership & Change Leadership · Translate business needs into clear supplier requirements; influence stakeholders to align specifications and drive standardization. · Lead change management to adopt new suppliers, specifications, and processes; communicate plans, risks, and status to senior leadership. · Where applicable, steward group purchasing for designated categories (e.g., Adhesives, Elastomeric Resins) to maximize regional and global leverage. 7) People Leadership (as applicable) · Coach, develop, and performance‑manage direct reports or project teams; build procurement capability and succession pipelines. · Model a safety‑first culture and reinforce Aplix Quality Standards in all supplier‑facing activities. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Qualifications • B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or master’s preferred. • 10+ years of progressive experience and leadership in procurement/category management in manufacturing or related environments. • Professional certifications a plus (e.g., CPSM/ISM, MCIPS, PMP, CSCP/CPIM). • Demonstrated expertise in strategic negotiations, category strategy, contracting, and SRM. • Strong analytical skills; fluency with TCO/should‑cost, cost drivers, and commodity dynamics. • Proficiency with ERP (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics), e‑sourcing/SRM platforms, and analytics tools (Excel/Power BI); familiarity with CLM and risk tools. • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence, resolve conflicts, and lead cross‑functional teams. • Proven ability to coach and elevate team performance, capable of stepping into broader business unit leadership over time • Experience with long distance management. • Experience with international team management and participation. • Experience working in a matrix organization Success Measures (KPIs) • Cost: YoY savings/avoidance vs. baseline; PPV vs. standard; index‑linked performance. • Delivery/Quality: OTIF, lead‑time adherence, supplier PPM, corrective action closure time. • Risk/Resilience: % dual‑sourced categories; risk score reduction; recovery time objectives met. • Sustainability: progress vs. category ESG targets; supplier due‑diligence completion; emissions/footprint metrics where applicable. • Working Capital: inventory turns, days payable terms improvement, MOQ/lot‑size optimization. • Engagement: stakeholder satisfaction scores; adoption of standards/specs.