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Director, Procurement

Irvine, United States

Overview:

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who we are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight entertainment and communication products such as movies, games, live TV, WiFi and Internet services. We’re also expanding our award-winning GEO connectivity network into the LEO space.

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

The position:

Responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies, overseeing, directing and optimizing global supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of our products and services. Develop and direct strategic initiatives to oversee complex, multi-regional procurement organization. Ensures sourcing strategies are fact-based, comprehensive, and aligned with business objectives to drive cost efficiency, supplier innovation, and competitive advantage. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Indirect procurement & direct supply chain categories, supplier performance management, data management and analytics, business/market intelligence/governance, reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Management and Development

Owns and drives global supplier selection, development, and overall supplier relationship management.
Establishes cross-regional supplier optimization strategies to balance cost, quality, and risk.
Monitors supplier performance using data-driven KPIs and leads continuous improvement initiatives

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Develops and executes global commodity sourcing strategies to support business objectives and reduce total cost of ownership.
Leads high-level contract negotiations and complex supplier agreements to secure competitive pricing and mitigate supply risks.
Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned commodities, leveraging industry insights and analytics to drive sourcing decisions.

Cost & Risk Management

Identifies and implements cost-saving initiatives, ensuring alignment with company business plan.
Develops and executes risk management strategies, including supplier contigency planning and supply chain diversification.
Utilizes data analytics and market intelligence to track cost trends, forecast supply chain risks, and optimize working capital.

Supplier Innovation & Early Involvement

Establishes strategic partnerships with suppliers to drive innovation and align with technology roadmaps.
Ensures early supplier involvement in product development, leveraging supplier expertise to enhance quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness

Compliance

Ensures adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, along with demonstrated negotiations skills.
Demonstrated leadership, people and team building skills strongly preferred.
Active participation with other senior mangers to establish strategic plans and objectives.
Works on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people.
Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
Demonstrated success of collaboration with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to engineering, legal, finance, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
Demonstrated experience of successful deployment of enhanced procurement processes, leveraging digital tools and automation to improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Strong negotiation and contract management experience at a global level.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or APICS certification preferred.
Advanced proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office 365, and data analytics tools.
Experience in cost modeling, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation strategies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May require travel up to 5% of the time to domestic and/or international locations.

The salary range of $163,000 to $273,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum.

Our Principles:

What we offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

We offer flexible-hybrid work opportunities.
Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

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