Director of Global Supply Chain

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This is a key, highly visible leadership position with significant ability to impact the financial results of the entire Kimball Electronics organization.  This role can be located remotely.  Successfully completing assigned objectives will result in recognition opportunities too numerous to mention.  This position will interact with key leaders across the organization from CEO to Materials Management teams at the various KEI facilities as well as supply base.  The opportunity to travel to both US and foreign business units and supply partners exists – up to 30%.

Key Knowledge / Experience Required:

Advanced knowledge of global strategic sourcing and commodity management

Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP), spend analysis, and database management

Advanced knowledge of Excel and business analytics tools

Supply Chain Negotiation experience (10 yrs minimum, global required)

Contract Electronics Manufacturing Industry experience (10 yrs minimum)

Demonstrated leadership and team development experience

Key Performance Objectives

Within 0-6 months:

Assess Global Commodity Quote Process and establish priorities, timelines, and performance expectations

Lead key supplier negotiations and identify total cost reduction opportunities

Review global spend data and validate supplier, pricing, VMI, and active-part information with sites

Use database and Lytica tools to refine best-price and TCO targets

Provide global guidance for quote packages, supplier awards, and implementation

Establish reporting for savings, PPV, award implementation, and supplier performance

Establish supplier scorecards, executive contacts, and escalation processes

Assess market shifts, new technologies, and supply risks and communicate direction to KEI locations

Evaluate team resources and establish development and accountability expectations

Within 6-12 months:

Deliver measurable material cost and total cost improvement through global sourcing strategies

Improve supplier quality, service, cost, and escalation effectiveness

Lead Global Spend Analysis and maintain the Spend Information Database

Lead Conflict Minerals Initiative with Finance

Lead Minority/Diversified Supplier Development

Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation and supply continuity strategies

Lead and develop global supply chain team resources

Support special projects connected with growth and margin improvement

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).

We are not currently accepting candidates in the following states:  Alaska, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Louisiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming, Virginia 

The typical pay range for this role is:  $120000 - $150000 the actual wages offered will vary based on multiple factors, including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.