Hutchinson

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We're seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead our Goods & Services procurement operations across multiple sites across the US, Mexico, Canada (USMCA) region, and support the development of a data factory. This role is pivotal in driving supplier performance, optimizing purchasing strategies, and delivering cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with corporate standards. We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions. Join us and show what drives you! A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how. 5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D. Job Title: Procurement Manager USMCA Location: Corporate - Auburn Hills, MI Department: Purchasing Reports to: Goods and Services Purchasing Director FLSA Status: Exempt This position reports to the Global Procurement Director for Goods & Services and is a part of a team that includes procurement and category managers across seven countries. In this role, you will also lead a team of buyers. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and coordinate procurement activities across 15+ sites, in North America. • Lead the implementation of the procurement strategy • Develop and execute annual purchasing action plans and savings roadmaps • Monitor the performance for savings, supplier reduction, spend under contract • Pilot and coordinate the purchasing actions • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance QCDIS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, Sustainability). • Negotiate contracts, manage supplier compliance, and resolve disputes. • Promote best practices in purchasing, and continuous improvement. Propose standardization solutions, process modification to achieve quality and cost objectives (ecotech) • Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and energy management standards. • Foster team development through training and resource planning. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree level knowledge in business administration with at least five - ten years minimum of direct experience in purchasing, and a minimum English proficiency level of English C1. Spanish Perfered. Qualifications: • Proven experience in strategic procurement; strong negotiation and analytical skills • Proven experience working at USMCA level • Mastery of digital procurement tools (e.g., e-procurement, e-sourcing, outsourcing). • Strong understanding of business operations and economic constraints across various activities. • Demonstrated ability to optimize procurement performance. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. • Results-oriented with a proactive and open-minded approach. • Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written). • Ability to travel frequently, approximately 75% of the time