Senior Lean Procurement Leader

Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf.  Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper-connected, consumer-centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role. 

The Senior Lean Procurement Leader – Plan for Every Part will work closely with Senior leaders to turn strategy into action, using Hoshin Kanri and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Kanban to create clarity, alignment, and execution across a complex global network.

You will shape how work gets done by designing and embedding standard processes across inventory management, material flow, supplier data, logistics, and end‑to‑end value streams from quote to cash. Your work will directly reduce excess inventory, prevent stockouts, and enable smooth, continuous operations.

This is a highly collaborative role where you will partner with teams across procurement, forecasting, manufacturing, and logistics to standardize processes, enable automation, and build a strong continuous improvement pipeline with visible business impact. You will also establish Lean governance, track Return on Investment, and help teams adopt new ways of working to make change stick.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, operations, and innovation and want to see your ideas turn into measurable results, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference on a global scale.

• Execute Strategic Alignment/Hoshin Kanri with key partners to define Plan for Every Part strategy across Services and Supply Chain & Procurement for a 4B global organization.
• Facilitate the development of standard work in Data Integrity, Supplier Information, Storage and Handling, Usage and Consumption, Material Flow/Logistics, Replenishment and Inventory Management
• Lead value stream mapping from quote to cash and develop standard work to minimize excess inventory, reduce stock outs, and maintain continuous production flow
• Partnering with key leaders facilitates the development of a PFEP global cross-functional roadmap 
• Establish and govern a continuous improvement pipeline with clear prioritization and ROI tracking
• Facilitate the development of standardized processes for automation in partnership with Service Parts, Forecasting, Procurement, Demand Planning, Manufacturing and Logistics
• Establish Lean governance framework including: 
  • Standard KPIs
  • Performance reviews
  • Continuous improvement metrics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations
• Advanced in implementing Plan for Every Part
• Advanced in implementing Kanban in Oracle and/or SAP
• Proven track record in Lean / Continuous Improvement leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Travel: 30 % travel, domestic and international

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Connects Lean initiatives to business outcomes (cost, growth, resilience)
• Execution Excellence: Drives discipline, accountability, and measurable results
• Collaboration: Strong stakeholder engagement across global teams and functions
• Change Leadership: Successfully leads transformation and adoption at scale
• Data-Driven Mindset: Uses analytics to prioritize and deliver impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital procurement tools and ERP’s
• Exposure to manufacturing, technology, or hardware supply chains
• Experience implementing automation, AI, or advanced analytics in procurement

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000.  

Actual compensation will depend on factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, geographic location, and relevant experience. Certain roles may include additional components beyond base salary, such as incentive opportunities or other forms of variable compensation. Details of any such components will be discussed during the interview process and will be governed by the applicable plan documents.

Benefits 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Critical illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Health Savings Account 
• Leave of Absence Benefits 
• Paid Time Off 

The application window is expected to close July 30th, 2026