• Director Strategic Sourcing & Compliance

    RENK America (Muskegon, MI)


    Director Strategic Sourcing & Compliance

     

    About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

    Description

    The Director of Strategic Sourcing is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization's procurement strategy. This executive works with key leaders to optimize the supplier portfolio, balancing strategic relationships with a flexible network of partners. A primary objective is to drive cost competitiveness and build a resilient supply chain for the Americas region within a global matrix organization. The director is also accountable for administering supply chain programs and ensuring rigorous compliance with U.S. government regulations (FAR, DFARS). This includes maintaining an approved purchasing system, managing audits, and overseeing subcontractor compliance, which is critical for securing U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.

    Essential Functions:

    + Meets purchasing operational standards by contributing purchasing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying purchasing system improvements.

    + Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures

    + Develops procurement sources by researching and contacting vendors; attending demonstrations; leading conferences involving suppliers, engineers, purchasers, inspectors and other company personnel; facilitating material inspection, substitution, standardization and vendor/company partnering.

    + Develops materials and distribution organizational strategies by contributing materials and distribution information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing materials and distribution objectives in line with organizational objectives.

    + Directs purchasing organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organization goals.

    + Coordinates with department heads to develop supply budgets, orders supplies, and oversees spending

    + Negotiate long-term agreement contracts covering items of major importance or magnitude.

    + Sustains competitive product pricing by negotiating equipment, materials, and supplies costs; discovering new sources.

    + Lead cross-functional teams and upkeep of key segment and supplier relations.

    + Will collaborate with Global Procurement to ensure the best value supply chain is implemented for all programs.

    + Drive continuous improvement throughout the Supply Chain function.

    + Maintain and improve the company’s Purchasing System to ensure compliance with DFARS requirements.

    + Develop and update procurement policies, manuals, SOPs, and training programs to reflect regulatory changes and best practices

    + Review and approve supplier and subcontractor documentation for regulatory compliance and proper flow-downs.

    Position Requirements

    + Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with 10+ years experience.

    + Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field with 8+ years experience.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

    + Experience with defense supply chains (Army and Navy) preferred

    + Experience negotiating win-win, cost reduction strategies with complex supply chains

    + Strong knowledge of expansion and use of Source-to-Pay systems.

    + In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFAR procurement and estimating processes.

    + Experience implementing or maintaining an approved purchasing system.

    + Experience supporting DCMA or DCAA audits, particularly CPSRs.

     

    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

     

    Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

     

    EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

     

    This position is currently accepting applications.