Senior Director of Procurement

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. Position Summary: The Senior Director of Procurement reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain and Facilities and serves as a critical leader in the Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) organization. This role is responsible for the best-practice sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing of the companys annual $300M+ in purchased goods and services, to ensure supply and proper pricing are delivered by the companys 1,000+ suppliers. Essential Job Functions: Managing Third-Party Spend Exert a sense of ownership over the companys $300M+ third-party spend cube Deploy best-practice strategic sourcing principles to address that spend including building and executing a three-year sourcing plan, running highly-inclusive RFPs, negotiating worlds best pricing, and contracting/purchasing in compliance with agreed-upon terms and conditions Drive increasing annualized savings, both in $ and as a % of addressed spend Optimizing the Source-to-Pay Process and Toolset Map, measure, and improve the cycle time of all primary steps in the companys S2P process Bring best-practice knowledge to the process, policies, and toolsets selected and used by the company for S2P efforts Ensure S2P processes are fully compliant and support other goals, most notably achieving maximum savings while protecting the company Leading the Procurement Team Build and train a motivated, inspired, and increasingly-capable team of Strategic Sourcing Category Managers and Buyers Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to build a strong Procurement team culture Manage Supplier and Customer Relationships Ensure that both incumbent and potential suppliers are engaged properly across the company Build ladder relationships with supplier executive leadership and company leadership Host regular reviews of supplier performance with the most strategic suppliers Collaborate across the enterprise with cross-functional teams Increase the satisfaction of internal customers, largely the spending departments, with the Procurement services they are receiving Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; business, supply chain, or finance concentration preferred 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with a focus on strategic sourcing Experience in developing and implementing improvement initiatives for procurement or supply chain Strong understanding of best-practice strategic sourcing principles Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven negotiation and contracting skills Well-developed written and verbal communications skills Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to address stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.