Director, Sourcing Business Process Owner at Rogers Corporation in Chandler, Arizona

Job Description:

Who We Are and What We Are All About:
Join global leaders in engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world with Rogers Corporation. At Rogers Corporation, we’re changing how the world uses technology. We develop innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers demand high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who enjoy a challenge, make things happen and get results. Integrity is at the heart of how we work. We excel at building enduring relationships that foster trust between our colleagues and our business partners. We work creatively and cross-functionally, making a rewarding environment. To grow with a global, results-oriented company, explore our latest job listings.
 
Summary/Objective:
Rogers Corporation is currently seeking an individual to join the Business Transformation Program team to own the sourcing space, to include thought leadership, partnering with stakeholders to develop and drive strategies, designing and implementing process improvements, and participating in a corporate wide ERP deployment. This individual will take direction from the Senior VP for Global Operations and will be responsible for Sourcing function processes as well as the end-to-end Source to Pay process. The ideal candidate is someone who has previous experience in sourcing and has done actual sourcing work in strategic supplier management and commodity management, and who has had exposure and experience with the latest trends in the source to pay space.
 
Essential Functions:

1. Define As Is / To Be processes and gap identification and identify improvement opportunities.


2. Work with other business and process leaders to be a change agent to align strategies and priorities in developing and improving sourcing and source to pay design and process improvements.


3. Leverage insights from experience in sourcing to ensure that the value delivery from process improvements is well understood by key stakeholders and ensure that all are aligned on key objectives.


4. Build and manage relationships and develop strong cross-functional partnerships to move initiatives forward, raise concerns to appropriate owners early and resolve open issues that prevent progress.


5. Report on progress of process improvement projects understanding risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and action to ensure success.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Required Education and Experience:

• MBA/MA


• Experience managing business processes and leading business process improvement initiatives


• 10 years sourcing experience

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement practices for a business unit and/or function


• Ability to meet established deadlines; must be a self-starter who can work independently as well as be a team player


• Ability to build trust, interact globally with all levels of the organization and able to effectively communicate and influence team members across cultures


• Change Leadership - demonstrated performance as a change agent; ability to deal well with setbacks


• Must be action and results oriented, with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills


• Ability to coach, counsel and develop people

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and/or PeopleSoft

 
Why work for Rogers
With an outstanding work environment, vast developmental opportunities, and a top-notch benefit package, we empower employees with a culture of excellence. Come join a winning team!
 
Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
 
How You Can Apply for this Position
Visit us at: www.rogerscorp.com/careers to apply!
 
About Rogers Corporation:
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With more than 180 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high performance solutions that enable Advanced Connectivity and Advanced Mobility, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy; Elastomeric Materials Solutions for sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions for wireless infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.

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