Location: Nuevo Sur, Monterrey, Nuevo León.

Work Mode: Hybrid

BASIC FUNCTION

The Sr. Systems Project Leader is responsible for leading projects related to the development of our Global Sourcing Application portfolio and processes to increase business effectiveness, solve problems and create new opportunities to assist in the achievement of business goals. This role requires a mixture of Procurement subject matter expertise, technical development, and project management to successfully deliver business solutions and drive Sourcing best practices throughout the suite of Kohler businesses globally.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

This role works cross-functionally with multiple areas such as Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, IT, and with Sourcing teams around the world to plan and deliver projects ensuring deliverables are completed in a timely fashion, within budget, and achieve expected benefits to the company. Success in this role requires the following:

Project Management

Collaboration

Ø Build positive relationships with business teams and corporate function partners.

Ø Assist business teams and corporate functions by filling gaps with functional knowledge and

procurement expertise.

Ø Work creatively and analytically in a team-focused, problem-solving environment.

Continuous Improvement

Ø Act as change agent, identifying areas of procurement performance improvement that are in alignment with the strategic direction of the company.

Ø Conduct business process reviews to continually enhance the efficiency of procurement processes, systems, and overall stakeholder experience.

Technical Skills

Ø Engage in technical development of systems to provide general technical guidance and help with troubleshooting after implementation.

Training and Education

Ø Develop and deploy appropriate training needed to drive proper adoption of processes and systems.

Analytics, Metrics and Monitoring

Ø Ensure success metrics are in place and monitored for continuous improvement opportunities.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen

Business acumen focuses on two general areas, general business knowledge and specific industry knowledge. It is important to understand both to be successful. This role needs to understand the various moving parts and roles within our business, as well as the industries and regions in which we operate, including the conventional vs unconventional channels used to get things done.

Problem Solving

Problem solving is best done by assembling the right people, defining the problem, considering alternatives and perspectives, and working out a clear and effective solution.

Process Management

Process management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, techniques, and systems to define, streamline, measure, control and improve business functions and outcomes.

Organizational Agility

Organizations are complex and have both formal and informal structures. Understanding the roles played in corporate America is key: gatekeepers, expediters, stoppers, resisters, guides, good Samaritans, and influencers. Understanding how to move through this maze quickly and with minimal noise will impact success.

Standing Alone

Standing alone involves being comfortable being an individual champion with topics or controls that may be unpopular. This requires confidence to deal with the inherent conflict, listening empathetically to concerns without sacrificing the integrity of the program.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships

Ø Reports to the Sr Manager - Sourcing Applications

Organization Relationships

Ø Frequent contact with corporate departments, global business units, procurement teams and Strategic Sourcing Council.

External Business Relationships

Ø Contact with external suppliers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Information Technology or related field is required.

2. At least 5-7 years of work experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, IT or related field with proven skills in project management preferred.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to professionally address a wide and varied audience, including executive management, both internally and externally.

4. Good command of both written and spoken English is required.

5. Good command of both written and spoken Spanish is desired.

6. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and project management software preferred.

7. Intermediate knowledge of ERP and master data management experience preferred.

8. Organizational and time management skills sufficient to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

9. Some travel required (less than 15%)

10. Some work hour adjustments are needed to support collaborative teamwork with multiple regions.

Why Choose Kohler?
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