Team Lead, Global Procurement
You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Global Procurement team, overseeing indirect procurement activities, sourcing support, purchase order processing, and service delivery across supported markets. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder management, supplier negotiations, team development, and process improvement to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement services. You will also serve as a key escalation point for complex procurement issues while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the function.
Why this role matters:
- Ensures the delivery of reliable, cost-effective, and compliant procurement services that support business operations across multiple regions and locations.
- Drives procurement performance by overseeing sourcing, purchasing, supplier relationships, and issue resolution while maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
- Develops and empowers procurement professionals through coaching, performance management, and resource planning to build a high-performing team.
- Leads process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, reduce operational barriers, and support continuous business growth.
What You Will Do
- Lead and oversee daily procurement operations, ensuring purchase orders are processed within service level agreements and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Manage procurement activities for supported markets, including sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract support, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor performance metrics, prepare operational reports, and collaborate with customers and business partners to address procurement challenges and opportunities.
- Coach, develop, and manage team members through performance feedback, resource planning, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Partner with Category Managers, Local Procurement Operations, Business Process Excellence teams, and suppliers to drive compliance, improve service delivery, and support business objectives.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives, update procedures and documentation, support audits, and implement innovative procurement solutions.
What We’re Looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or another related business or technical discipline.
- At least 18 months of procurement experience, including sourcing, bid evaluation, supplier engagement, and procurement process execution.
- Proven people leadership skills with experience coaching, developing, motivating, and managing teams to achieve operational goals.
- Proven stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to resolve complex procurement and supplier-related issues.
- Knowledge of supplier management, procurement systems, international trade practices, logistics, foreign trade regulations, and Incoterms is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Experience in multinational organizations, supplier negotiations, and international procurement operations is considered a major advantage.
- Procurement shared services experience is an advantage, along with a willingness to work flexible schedules when required.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.