Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
Job Description
Position Overview:This leaderis a key member of Global Procurement inInsulet’sGlobal Operations organization. This role will report directly to theSr Director of DirectProcurement with dotted lineback to functional leaders of each individual function
The APAC engineering and global procurement teamis responsible forall supplier projects with regards to safety, service, capacity, cost, supply strategy etc. This role will lead a teamcomprisedof members from multiple sub-functions such as Project Engineering, Site Supplier Engineering, Direct and Indirect Procurement forInsulet’sinterests in Asia.
TheDirector,GP+SM Supply Management LeaderAsiaworks closely with peers and leaders in Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing to manage, drive and implement all Supply Managementstrategyand execution in the Asia region. They will drive technical and financial rigor within the team and educate and mentor all team members across the region. They willbe responsible forall metricsregardingproject execution, cost, tooling etc. They will also lead the site facing supplier engineering work, balancing project execution work with site reactive needs.
The ideal candidate hasdemonstratedexperience in technical project execution, engineeringrigorand business/supply management acumen. They also will have led high-performance teams through project management and challenging supplier projects.They will have worked in the supplier managementindustry buildingtools such as molds, stamping tools, springs, etc.
Demonstrated success leading supplier development and procurement operations across major Asian manufacturing hubs including China and Malaysia, with deep cultural fluency and regulatory awareness.
Responsibilities:
Lead, manage and grow China and Malaysia based teams to drive all in region supplier activity.
Executein accordance withglobal category strategies andidentifyopportunities to streamline global operations.
Establish executive relationships with suppliers inregion, handlenegotiationsand escalations.
Drive supplier innovation initiatives and implement robust risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and competitive advantage.
Manage a network of high-performing, globally competitive suppliers in precision tooling, automation, andcomponentmanufacturing
Report to Operations executives on project health,prioritiesand metrics.
Develop KPI’s and metrics associated with all projects that are transparent and easily accessible through Power BI.
Coach and mentor all team members with regards to project, technical,financialand business acumen.
Ensure feasibility projects have the correct technical rigor beforetaking onproject execution.
Hold accountability for project execution.
Accountable for root cause analysis of supplier issues driving site challenges.
Drive financial rigor with governance mechanisms to ensure financial accuracy.
Coordinate with FP&A finance team to support CAPEX and OPEX financial operating rhythm
Champion sustainability practices and supplier compliance with ESG standards, aligning withInsulet’scorporate responsibility goals
Education and Experience Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related function; Advanced/graduate degree such as MBA or other business-focused degree preferred
15 years of career experiencein Engineering, Project Management,Operationsetc.
Capital, Project, Financial and Sourcing acumen
Demonstrated large team leadership
Demonstrated Engineering team leadership
DemonstratedSupply Managementexperience / acumen
Proventrack recordof delivery of results
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Experience directly managing projects across an entire supply chain
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Contract negotiation experience
Familiarity with Power BI, Smartsheet, MS project, SAP, Microsoft family of products
Six Sigma Process Improvement Experience/Certification
Travel Requirement and Work Arrangement:
Ability to travel to supplier sites and corporate headquarters as needed
On-site role in Malaysia
Director, Supplier Development Engineering and Supply Management • Gelang Patah, Johor