Aerospace Procurement Director

Nidec Aerospace Procurement Director

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Procurement Director with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to support the development and production of propulsion systems for the battery-powered aircrafts that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B. Nidec is the world's leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ideal candidate will embody Nidec's key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

In this position, the candidate will lead the Aerospace Procurement team responsible for sourcing components for motors and electronic controllers. This is a critical role to support new product development and ensure that the company maintains a strong base of aerospace suppliers with favorable pricing and purchasing conditions.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Build a Procurement Organization structure capable of supporting company's strategic initiatives.
• Create and maintain a strong base of aerospace certified suppliers.
• Define and implement data driven strategies to mitigate risk, reduce spending, improve cash flow and optimize company's financial and operational performances.
• Participate directly in the negotiation of price and purchasing conditions on major purchase orders and supply agreements.
• Create and implement supply chain KPI's to measure performance and monitor trends to reduce spendings, alleviate risks, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a cost-effective direct procurement ecosystem.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, on-time delivery and innovation.
• Work closely with procurement organizations of parent companies to leverage their size and their contracts for key commodities.
• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations and ethical standards.
• Implement processes to support the SIOP process of the plants.
• Work with quality team to ensure that suppliers are complying with aerospace quality standards.
• Support New Product Development with early identification of potential suppliers and costing activities.
• Establish process for regular supplier business reviews to ensure our suppliers are accountable to company's expectations for quality, cost, and delivery
• Actively collaborate with Engineering and Suppliers to develop and implement Value Add/Value Engineering processes to improve the cost of our materials.
• Anticipated travel up to 50% both domestic and international

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.