Procurement Leader - NPD​/MCP

Location: Phillips

About Us:

BW Paper systems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers.

For more information, visit  is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

The Procurement Leader – NPD/MCP shall be responsible for multiple NPD/MCP Supply Chain projects, working with Platform NPD (New Product Development) and cross-functional teams to build and execute project implementation plans for NPD, ETO, MCP (cost savings), and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Leader – NPD/MCP is responsible for multiple supply chain projects, working with cross- functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for NPD, cost savings, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsible for coordinating with suppliers, commodity teams, purchasing, materials, operations, engineering, finance, quality, and field operations to complete projects and achieve expected benefits within project timeline.

Partner with Platform teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Active participant in sector/plant NPD/ETO/MCP gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined.

Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate.

Investigate, coordinate and communicate project changes. Create and make revisions to project schedules, business cases, risk assessments and other project management tools. Create and conduct presentations for project approvals and monthly status.

Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets.

Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan for Projects, productivity projects, targets and initiatives in support of NPD/ETO/MCP Projects and Platforms. Support standard setting process for responsible plants within the NPD/ETO/MCP Process.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
10+ years of relevant professional experience

Strong understanding of the procurement process at an operational and leadership level.

Experience in Supplier Negotiations & Sourcing Strategies Knowledge of Should Cost Modeling highly preferred

Project Management experience highly preferred

Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Resourcefulness - Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands.

Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Directs Work -…