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Digital Procurement Lead - CoE

Employer
Doosan Bobcat North America
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Salary
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Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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As a key leader within the Center of Excellence, the Digital Procurement Manager is responsible for supporting the digital transformation of the Procurement organization, with enabling Innovation and standardization in Processes, Systems and Performance improvement across the functions of Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Cost Innovation and Supplier Development. The Digital Procurement Manager manages the coordination of IT projects, working closely with the PIT organization on delivering solutions.

The position reports to the Global Director of CoE and supports with digital governance, digital process design, systems development-maintenance-enhancements, continuous improvement and team capability development. 

The position play also a key role with aligning and developing global analytics, web-based presence and establishing global master data governance across the organization.

Role & Responsibility

Strategic Direction and Planning
Support development, deployment and execution of digital systems delivering global process and standard alignment.
  • Execute assigned tasks with driving functional alignment and compliance, coordinating strategies, annual goals realization and special initiatives
  • Create innovation by benchmarking industry best practices for using Procurement digital tools, develop new proposal and drive strategic roadmap development
  • Manage the impact of change. Bring financial and economic support in the preparation of the strategic decision


Digital Transformation
Support the CoE efforts in leading transformation to Digital Procurement.
  • Coordinate efforts of creating global solutions for digitizing procurement and supply chain processes
  • Develop and execute the digital roadmap in alignment with Global PIT. Ownership of building business justification supporting IT solution roadmap
  • Support driving global alignment on business and system processes


Governance & Procurement Performance
Govern the digital systems supporting global processes (design, implementation, monitoring, and compliance usage enforcement). 
  • Enhance data accessibility and efficiency across the organization
  • Develop and maintain BI and data analytics solutions, working closely with PIT organization (dashboard- reporting, PowerBI, QLIK)
  • Develop and maintain the collaborative platforms (ie SharePoints, Team Sites, Portals)
  • Participate with auditing compliance and improvement of the global management system (DGSS)


Data Governance & Supplier Relationship Management
Support the CoE responsibility with implementing a robust Supplier Management system.
  • Support the implementation of robust rules and governance for Supplier Master database (ERP-SRM)
  • Coordinate the eco-system for SRM and drive the required improvements to the Communication platforms for suppliers


Organization Capability Development
Support the deployment and execution of training programs covering global processes and digital systems.
  • Develop, consolidate and deliver training plans on new system and functionalities
  • Enhance training portfolio, Onboarding and solutions for e-learning


Job Requirement

  • Business Administration or Engineering undergraduate Degree (Allow Equivalent).
  • 8+ Years of Experience
  • 10-25% Travel
  • CPSM (preferred)
  • Broad base knowledge of business functions and related processes (Sourcing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, PLM)
  • Sound expertise of related digital practices with Procurement processes (Supplier Management, Procure to Pay, Purchasing, Advanced Sourcing, Category strategies, NPD, Supply Chain, Logistics)
  • Understanding of Accounting, Finance & business administration
  • Project management intimacy.
  • Data science background.
  • Dashboarding development. Analytics tool (ie Power BI, QLIK apps..).
  • Experience with Procurement (Sourcing, Supply Chain, NPD Sourcing, Supplier Development) and IT related Functions building digital solutions.
  • Past experience in data management, Analytics and Architecture solution build.
  • Prior project management - leadership experience across multiple regions/culture.
  • Proven track record of strategic thinking, implementation of change and managing multiple projects with cross-functional work experience.
  • Preferred but not required: CPSM (Low-Med), Financial training (Low), Project Management (Low), IT Solution Architecture (Low-Mid), BI and Data Science (Mid-High)
  • Global Breadth: Multi-Country (> One Country)
  • Revenue Magnitude: 5 Billion


Doosan Bobcat North America will not sponsor applicants for work visas, nor provide any OPT, CPT or other immigration support, for this position.

The world-renowned brands that make up Doosan Bobcat produce industry-leading compact and heavy construction equipment, attachments, air compressors, lighting systems, generators and articulated dump trucks. Doosan Bobcat is a part of the Doosan Group, which employs 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide. With people at the core of who we are, we believe the growth of our people will lead to the continued growth and success of our world-class company. Our team of dedicated employees is the backbone that allows us to provide construction equipment solutions that help our customers build the world of tomorrow. Wherever you find us, you’ll hear the sounds of progress, see the results of our people and feel the rhythm of transformation in everything we do.

Doosan is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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Please note that Bobcat, Doosan Bobcat North America, and Doosan Portable Power DO NOT charge a fee, request payment, or request personal banking information at any point in the recruitment process.  We DO NOT send unsolicited emails requesting personal data from potential employees.  If you receive a job offer that appears fraudulent, please notify our talent acquisition team and consider contacting your local law enforcement office.

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Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Company

Our people power our progress. Keeping our company moving forward means empowering employees with opportunities to grow and the resources necessary to be happy, healthy and productive. That’s why we offer our people a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here, you’ll enjoy full health coverage, paid time off, income protection, employee discounts on certain consumer goods, tuition reimbursement and more.

How do different cultures play a part in your organization?

Our North American headquarters is located in North Dakota, where we started the compact equipment industry. But our locations span the entire globe – dealers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices – where innovation is driven forward worldwide. To continue expanding our reach, we’ve opened the Global Collaboration Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have?

•Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
•These are entry level opportunities
•Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
•The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED is required.
•Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training. General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations and assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations and assignments.

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our employees are the driving force behind our brand. We cultivate an environment where they feel valued and build their career while working for an industry leader. Career opportunities include positions in our corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. We also have a highly-competitive internship and co-op program. Your opportunity to contribute to the future of the compact equipment industry is right here.

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? https://www.bobcat.com/company-info/next-is-now

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying?

Our success is powered by our people. Plain and simple. Their dedication and passion for empowering customers to accomplish more is what drives our continued industry leadership. Our integrated, global team of employees and dedicated dealers work together to deliver the best products and services; making lives, businesses and communities better and stronger.

Bobcat Company is both an employer and partner of choice, and we pride ourselves in attracting, retaining and developing top-tier talent and dealers to drive our mission forward.

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