Director, Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end Sourcing and Procurement function, including cross-functional third-party vendor management and contract negotiation Direct our Strategic Sourcing and Category Management processes to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement of approximately $125M of annual purchases of material and services.
• Oversee the vehicle and equipment standards, acquisition process for procuring $50M+ of equipment annually.
• Negotiate high-level contracts to ensure best value for the corporation.
• Foster a long-term partnership with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the supply chain.
• Drive corporate initiatives and organizational changes through supplier development, sustainability, supplier diversity, total cost savings, audit remediation, and SOX reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Responsible for the implementation of performance measures for Fleet Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain departments.
• Partner with the business unit leadership to drive continuous improvement and change management.
• Identify financial and operational opportunities and work across functions to drive improvement
• Lead business transformation efforts in conjunction with strategic priorities – ERP implementation, acquisition integration, restructuring
• Manages resolution of supplier or subcontractor disputes/ claims
• Build/maintain relationships with Segment/Corporate teams.
• Actively manage, mentor and coach team members; inspire and encourage continued growth and development

Key Competencies

• Drive Vision & Purpose – Presence; paint a compelling picture of the vision & strategy that motivates others to action
• Collaborate (Plan & Align, Influence) – Build partnerships & work collaboratively w/others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus – Build strong customer relationships & deliver customer-centric solutions
• Instill Trust (& Exhibit Courage) – Gain the confidence & trust of others through honesty, integrity & authenticity
• Organizational Savvy – Maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, & people-related org dynamics
• Build Effective Teams – Build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills & perspectives to achieve goals
• Drive Engagement – Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best & help the org achieve objectives
• Manage Ambiguity – Operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
• Manage Conflict – Handle conflict effectively, with minimum noise
• Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities & tough challenges w/a sense of urgency, high energy & enthusiasm
• Drive Results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Decision Quality – Make good & timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Ensure Accountability – Holding self & others accountable to meet commitments

Qualification & Requirements

• BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or fleet operations or related operational experience
• 5 years leadership/management experience
• Ability to accurately and efficiently close books, report timely results and explain variances
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate vision and gain alignment with senior leaders
• Ability to influence, adapt and lead through change and ambiguity in a dynamic growth environment
• Problem solver adept at envisioning, implementing and building consensus around optimal solutions
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously; excellent project management and time management skills, with a focus on delivering results on time, on budget, and on goal
• Experience with ERP integrations and/or enhancements; JDE or Oracle preferred
• Ability to inspire/lead change; track record of building strong teams

Benefits

No information available.