Head of Npm Operations

Job ID: 21020- Location: Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, MX**Head of NPM Operations (M/F/d) - Executive**

**Job ID**:21020

**Location**:MX-JA-Santa Anita-Vitesco II

**Salary Classification**:SG13

**Position will be located in one of the following potential locations**:
Worldwide

The Head of NPM Operations (M/F/d) is responsible for the development and implementation of Vitesco Technologies Globally aligned Non-Production Material (NPM) Purchase-to-Pay process for transactions ranging from values 0-15k€,** **RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Solutions, and master data management (for MRP/storerooms Materials & Vendors).

**Mission / Purpose**

Organization (shared):

- Manage and develop the Worldwide NPM Operations organization, initiating and monitoring development measures
- Conduct hiring, capabilities and performance evaluations as well as disciplinary measures together with HR
- Adaptation, implementation and/or further development of efficient forms of organization, processes and procedures, including the relevant management reporting, to optimize productivity, leverage potentials, & meet safety and operational requirements
- Promote alignment and interaction between the different organizational groups of Operations, Cluster Management, and Internal Stakeholders.

Process (full):

- Responsible for ensuring a compliant purchasing process of managed purchasing volume in accordance with the policies and procedures of Vitesco Technologies
- Coordinate timely placement of PO's and follow up to ensure no interruption of operational needs
- Manage order ordering processes, handle new parts setups for coded materials and vendor master requests (with Cluster alignment)
- Own all operational processes supported by the Worldwide HUB Operations
- Planning, monitoring, and reporting of Operations objectives & targets
- Define and introduce (corrective) actions where deficiencies found in the Purchase-to-Pay and other managed processes, and make results transparent to all impacted
- Savings (shared):

- Initiate and expedite specific cost reduction initiatives by pooling and identifying leverage opportunities

**Qualifications**

Basic Qualifications:

- Academic degree in business administration, engineering, or comparable qualification
- Profound experience in the functional area of Purchasing
- Experience in leading (functional) teams
- Experience in Purchasing, project management and/or process, systems & tools implementation roles
- Experience in working in international teams and environment
- Fluent English language skills written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications:

- Good negotiation, persuasion and diplomatic skills
- Fluent second language skills written and spoken
- Advanced analytics skills
- Legal know-how (e.g. purchasing, supply chain)
- Process and systems skills
- Ability to work under pressure as well as driving execution
- Creativity, reliability, integrity, teamwork, operates with global perspective

Our Behaviors:

- Quality Leadership
- Driving Execution
- Creating Ownership and Empowerment
- Mastering Strategic Relationships
- Stakeholder / Customer Focus
- Coaching and Developing People

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

**Working Time**: Full time

**Business Unit**: VT Purchasing

**Department**: VT PUR NPM

**Your Contact Partner**: Franziska Popp

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product range includes electrified drivetrain systems, electronic control units, sensors and actuators, and exhaust -gas aftertreatment solutions. In 2021, Vitesco Technologies recorded sales of €8.3 billion and employs around 37,000 employees at about 50 locations worldwide. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.