Regional Indirect Procurement Associate Director
Amplifon, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Position Overview
Regional Indirect Procurement Associate Director
– Responsible for strategic leadership of indirect procurement for Amplifon Americas (US, Canada, LATAM). Works within the Americas Leadership Team and reports to the Americas EVP and Global Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to plan and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance, aligned with the global strategy.
Engage internal customers to build influence and ensure satisfaction, resolve issues with suppliers, monitor key KPIs, and drive continuous improvements across quality, reporting, cost reduction, and processes.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT, HR, and Operations to drive integration efforts, maintain supply continuity, manage organizational change, and deliver synergy targets with minimal business impact.
Lead and develop the regional procurement team to deliver reliable, high‑quality service.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, procurement, supply chain or business‑related field required.
Minimum of 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect procurement with category management experience.
Experience negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts.
Demonstrated user experience in an ERP systems environment.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Ability to analyze, prioritize and lead numerous procurement initiatives and contract negotiations simultaneously.
Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills that allow working relationships with a wide range of vendors and colleagues. Experience in a global or highly matrixed organization.
Compensation Range: $165,000 to $175,000 annually, with additional incentive compensation tied to company performance.
Hybrid Work Team members are required to work from the office three days per week.
Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and hearing aid benefits for employees & family.
Generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid volunteer time off, and bereavement.
Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program for employees & family.
Access to the Wellness Hub, internal LMS, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, team training, and more.
Additional specialized training for career development.
Reimbursement for transportation (e.g., parking downtown, bus, or train).
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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– Responsible for strategic leadership of indirect procurement for Amplifon Americas (US, Canada, LATAM). Works within the Americas Leadership Team and reports to the Americas EVP and Global Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to plan and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance, aligned with the global strategy.
Engage internal customers to build influence and ensure satisfaction, resolve issues with suppliers, monitor key KPIs, and drive continuous improvements across quality, reporting, cost reduction, and processes.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT, HR, and Operations to drive integration efforts, maintain supply continuity, manage organizational change, and deliver synergy targets with minimal business impact.
Lead and develop the regional procurement team to deliver reliable, high‑quality service.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, procurement, supply chain or business‑related field required.
Minimum of 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect procurement with category management experience.
Experience negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts.
Demonstrated user experience in an ERP systems environment.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Ability to analyze, prioritize and lead numerous procurement initiatives and contract negotiations simultaneously.
Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills that allow working relationships with a wide range of vendors and colleagues. Experience in a global or highly matrixed organization.
Compensation Range: $165,000 to $175,000 annually, with additional incentive compensation tied to company performance.
Hybrid Work Team members are required to work from the office three days per week.
Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and hearing aid benefits for employees & family.
Generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid volunteer time off, and bereavement.
Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program for employees & family.
Access to the Wellness Hub, internal LMS, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, team training, and more.
Additional specialized training for career development.
Reimbursement for transportation (e.g., parking downtown, bus, or train).
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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