Procurement Lead - Data Centers

The Procurement Lead - Data Centers will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. This role will have high visibility and growth potential as a In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company. General Responsibilities • Leads the collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria • Advises on the activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing • Leads the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices • Leads collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for assigned commodities • Advises on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision • Advises on implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers • Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning Experience / Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers Additional Responsibilities: Provides full life cycle of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Leads comprehensive project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and status reports. #LI-SK1 #LI-Hybrid Base Salary Range: $107,280.00 - $147,510.00 At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs. Smarter Together Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication As OneSensata , we are working together to make things work together Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.