Director - Indirect, Global Sourcing

Why Valmont

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The primary responsibilities of this position are developing and leading the full range of indirect sourcing functions both domestically and internationally. Responsible for the development and execution of the company's supply chain, global procurement, and sourcing strategy, which includes establishing Valmont's supply playbook, supply processes, policies, and instructions; outsourcing; best cost country sourcing of indirect materials and services, and capital project procurement needs to support business unit objectives. Develops and leads a best-in-class function capable of delivering value in an efficient and effective manner.

Essential Functions

• This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Sourcing and has approximately 3-4 direct reports
• This role requires up to 50% travel (internationally / domestically), including overnight stays
• Leads the indirect global supply chain functions resulting in desired cost and strong internal customer satisfaction
• Generates cost reduction improvements annually through improvements in sourcing, price negotiation, materials substitution, blanket contracts, vendor / supplier relationships, and other related best of class procurement practices
• Ensures that strategic and operating business plans are developed and implemented in support of business needs
• Leads risk management efforts for the function
• Ensures risk management strategies are proposed by the function and agreed upon with the businesses
• Provides business unit competitive advantage from supply side and ensures risk management processes and commitment reporting are in place and aligned
• Oversees supplier relationship management and contract negotiations
• Develops supplier relationships with key suppliers based on strategy
• Collaborates with the businesses to determine innovation opportunities and set supplier strategy to deliver
• Collaborates with the businesses where appropriate on key negotiations and assists as needed
• Manages processes / systems and ensures these processes are aligned with the global functional operating model
• Identifies and documents business requirements for system enhancements and ensures adequate controls and segregation are in place
• Performs talent management activities for the teams reporting up through this position. Selects, motivates, and leads a global supply chain team. Determines organizational structure requirements and sizing in alignment with the functional operating model.
• Manages and develops resources to maintain a high-performing team in support of all indirect activities / spend
• Manages performance management / measurement in support of Key Performance Indicators to meet financial and operational objectives
• Establishes regional & global business and functional objectives and operating budgets
• Leads monthly functional meetings to ensure all resources have measurement transparency and sets strategy and actions to meet objectives
• Communicates performance, strategy, and actions to stakeholders as appropriate

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate

Preferred Bachelor's with 7+ years of relevant experience or Associate's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience. Successful track record in Procurement / Supply Chain / Sourcing within the manufacturing industry. Credible knowledge and expertise across a wide range of indirect spend categories. Well versed in CAPEX planning, sourcing and project execution. Solid knowledge of supply chain and purchasing processes and management. Proven experience in hiring, coaching, and leading a high-performing teams. Proven experience developing and implementing policy, procedure, and process. Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with all levels of management to include C-suite. Project management skills to deliver business unit and company objectives on time and under budget. Ability to adapt and operate in a changing environment. Experience in negotiation of contracts and agreements. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to travel, both domestic and international, up to 50%.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Master's in business administration, supply chain management or engineering. Experience in sourcing and supply chain for MRO, utilities (electricity and natural gas), CAPEX.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following : Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision), 401k retirement plan with company match, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave, work life support, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.