Director, Procurement

Location: Torrington, CT, US, 06790 Date: Sep 28, 2026 Summary: In this role, the Director of Procurement will be reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain. The incumbent will be responsible for direction and leadership of the Procurement team including efforts to optimize the supply base, generate cost savings, and support current and new product development initiatives. The Director will focus on developing and executing assigned category and Supply Chain strategies as it pertains to the procurement of critical, complex, and/or high dollar equipment, components and materials. Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities: Enterprise leadership Champion Supply Chain process improvement, operational excellence and cross functional- collaboration to achieve our commercial objectives. Analyze key Supply Chain metrics (Supplier Spend, Cost Savings and apprise stakeholders of observed trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities Drive Supply Chain sourcing and Supplier Cost reduction Strategies, integrate supply chain communication by being the right hand to Vice President Supply Chain. Be self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; lead by example and drive the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement. Act in a transparent and consistent manner, always considering what is best for the organization. Setting Strategy Work closely across the Fuel Cell Businesses (US-CT, Calgary, Germany) to evaluate common spend and identify opportunities to obtain price reductions with existing Suppliers, rationalizing and consolidating supply base with resulting long-term agreements (LTAs) and supporting lean initiatives with Suppliers. Develop and implement procurement systems, policies and procedures that drive supplier development and performance, and continuous improvement throughout the Supply Chain. Develop and implement the Sourcing Guidelines and Strategy for Supply Chain projects, including, cost reduction initiatives, work transfers, and dual source strategies to support rate increases projected by customers, as well as inventory reduction and cash improvements. Develop “part family” strategies for key commodities (i.e. metals, fabrications, stamping, chemicals) and/or major systems (electrical, integrated fabrications). Oversee planning, prioritization, and completion of various supply chain projects; responsible for coordinating projects of a moderate to complex nature across all Fuel Cell sites and ensure projects are achieved within identified and documented time, budget and performance expectations. Support and lead the negotiation of Supplier Long-Term Agreements for the Enterprise. Proactively balance multiple demands in a fast-paced production environment, provide strong leadership and guidance in the Supply Chain organization and establish cohesive relationships with other functional personnel. Develop, report and present key metrics on the initiatives. Deployment of best practices across the supply chain team. Relationships and Influence Understand and articulate the value behind the strategic sourcing process including its impact on broader enterprise performance (i.e. margin enhancement), ensuring alignment of resources, risk management, and timeline. Connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively and be able to influence without authority. Inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, charisma, and active drive. Executing for Results Build and Lead a Strategic Procurement Organization. Direct and coordinate the day to day and long-term strategic activities of the team to ensure timely procurement of goods and services to meet business demands. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality Develop and curate Strategic Sourcing templates (i.e. Fabrication (MBOP), Metals, Stamping) Orchestrate sourcing guidelines and strategic engagement process (i…

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