Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Associate Continuous Improvement Manager – Purchasing supports the development and execution of Lean initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen supplier performance. This role partners with Purchasing teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, lead process improvement projects, and apply Lean and data-driven methods to drive measurable results. The position also helps build CI capability within the organization through training, standardization, and change management.

Over 3 years in the field of continuous improvement driving projects through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Capable to manage stakeholders at different levels of the organization, identify customer requirements in projects, and manage communication.Excellent negotiation skills to interact with stakeholders.Experience deploying Process Excellence models (Shingo or similar) in Capability Center environment; Assist with strategy development and the implementation into the organization.Lead training in Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools within Capability Center.Experience in the A3 thinkingExperience in leading improvement workshops (Kaizen Events) from opportunity, analysis (FMEA, Value stream mapping), root cause analysis, brainstorming for solution and implementation.Familiar with deployment on RPA OR Automation strategies and its relationship to a CI framework.Support change management with initiatives and projects.Experience creating process flow diagrams and technical specifications.

Travel Percentage: 10%