Global Director, Sourcing and Procurement

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Global Supply Chain Director is a key executive role responsible for leading the company s end-to-end supply chain and operational strategy. This position oversees supply chain, procurement, production, logistics, and delivery, ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, and high service levels.

• Identify key suppliers (Partner Suppliers) to the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit and secure long-term global supply agreements on behalf of the whole functional unit, including activities of other Nikkiso functional units where appropriate.
• Collaborate with all entities of the Cryogenic Pumps Functional Unit to ensure a clear understanding of components and activities that drive cost and efficiency. Pool volumes and optimize costs and availability for the whole group.
• Assist product companies to optimize the Make or Buy process for goods and services. Help General Managers develop business cases considering cost of capital, component cost, and time to market.
• Develop and implement a professional SQA process for all key suppliers in partnership with the functional units.
• Negotiate with large global logistics providers on behalf of the Cryogenic Functional Unit to secure Partnership Agreements that optimize international and local logistics costs and performance.
• Establish a global network of sourcing professionals to optimize cost structure and leverage supplier competence worldwide. Support local management in developing global sourcing from lower-cost countries such as Malaysia, India, and China.
• Lead the Supply Chain Council and promote transparent activities to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals within the group.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor a structured set of KPIs to measure sourcing and logistics performance for all entities.
• Collaborate with General Managers and Plant Controllers to analyze and recommend annual updates to standard costs for purchased parts.
• Assist in the setup of a standard part number scheme across all product companies of the functional unit.
• Assist in the development and improvement of CEIG Group’s terms and conditions (T&Cs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transformation strategies with business objectives.
• Develop and execute change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering background preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in operations and supply chain management.
• Strong commercial knowledge and experience required.
• Power BI and Smartsheet knowledge a plus.
• Strong systems and data analysis skills.
• Strong global manufacturing acumen.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
• Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• May require standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, talking and hearing, and using fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Typically performed in an office environment but may require travel to a client s office, production facility, or industrial/construction site; conditions vary by location.
• Travel as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 annually

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.