Job Overview

Performs analysis of business processes, identifies opportunities, and provides recommendations to improve the processes and drive results.
 

Job Requirements

Role: Global Procurement Manager – Process Innovation & Data Analytics
Reports to: Procurement Transformation Leader, DDN Procurement

Objective: Lead process and data-driven continuous improvement in DDN Procurement, driving agility and precision in decisions and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement & Standardization
• Drive end-to-end procurement process improvements (standardization, simplification, automation)
• Redesign sourcing processes to improve speed, accuracy, compliance, and user experience
• Standardize documentation, workflows, approvals for consistency and traceability
• Eliminate bottlenecks (supplier onboarding, RFQ, engineering changes, ramp-up)
• Define and track sourcing KPIs (cycle time, RFQ turnaround, first-time-right, time-to-market)
• Benchmark against industry best practices

Digital Enablement & Program Management

• Lead global programs using digital tools (e-sourcing, portals, workflow automation, analytics dashboards)
• Manage end-to-end program governance: business case, roadmap, milestones, risks, communications
• Support audits with clear documentation of process changes and digital tools

Data Analytics & Insights

• Use advanced analytics to monitor performance, identify improvements, enable data-driven decisions
• Build dashboards and reports for actionable insights for procurement teams and leadership
• Apply predictive analytics to uncover trends, risks, opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally to translate data into operational and financial outcomes

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Align with commodity managers and NPD teams for early supplier involvement in new product development
• Strengthen collaboration between sourcing, engineering, supply chain, and finance

Change Leadership & Capability Building

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, digital literacy, and data-driven decision-making
• Deliver training, playbooks, templates, and best-practice toolkits globally
• Equip sourcing teams to effectively use new digital tools and workflows

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred); MBA a plus
• Experience: 8+ years in global procurement/supply chain (industrial electronics/manufacturing preferred). Broad knowledge of semiconductors, PCB, PCBA, electronic components preferred
• Key Skills: Global electronics sourcing; process excellence (Lean, Six Sigma); data analytics & visualization (Power BI, Tableau); strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, project management; fluency in English; flexibility with time zones and international travel

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies