Associate Vice President (AVP) Procurement, New Product Introduction (NPI) & Value Engineering (VE)

About the position

dormakaba is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP) Procurement, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE) to join our Procurement team based in Indianapolis, IN. This hybrid leadership role will direct strategic sourcing initiatives that enable the seamless launch of new products and drive value creation across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives across the Americas
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and global procurement teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment
• Drive early procurement engagement throughout the product development lifecycle to optimize cost, delivery, quality, innovation, and working capital outcomes
• Facilitate value engineering workshops and initiatives focused on material cost reductions, supplier innovations, and continuous improvement
• Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and ongoing talent development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years or 15+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to drive results across cross-functional teams
• Proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that achieve cost savings, improve supplier performance, and support operational excellence
• Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and international sourcing, particularly within Americas and Asia markets

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or related field) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
• Industry-recognized supply chain certifications such as ISM, APICS
• Track record of noteworthy continuous improvement projects demonstrating innovation and creativity
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with SAP and other common procurement and sourcing tools

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options with no waiting periods
• Medical Wellness Programs
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Parental Leave for Moms and Dads
• 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Learn and Grow Program for career development
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more