Sr. Director, Global Center of Excellence (COE), P2P Global Process & Digital Transformation

The Sr. Director, Global Center of Excellence (COE), P2P Global Process & Digital Transformation is responsible for all aspects related to Procurement reporting on results, audit and controls, the ongoing management of the Procurement digital transformation and technology roadmap, including Supplier Portal, Master Data Governance Initiatives, and S2P activities. In addition, this role will partner with our Global Digital Operations on all data management and reporting needs for Procurement, and with Global Business Center, (GBS), and form a strong link between strategic sourcing and GBS teams on all related matters of S2P and P2P activities, and Supplier Performance management system, (financial, quality and service KPI’s), to build and deploy the SRM module, as well as drive process standardization at global level.

As a key member of the Global Procurement Leadership Team (GPLT), the incumbent will be involved in the development of a three-to-five-year strategies on the foundation of data and technology in the pursuit of best in class and high performing procurement organization, and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives to drive transformation in the procurement space.

They will identify, own, and drive forward continuous improvement initiatives across the function plus support major organizational projects on the transformation roadmap and in doing so coach leaders and front-line employees to develop and sustain continuous improvement mindsets and behaviors. In addition, a key responsibility of the role will be to be the architect of Mater Data Governance blueprint, and drive adherence in use of the company’s procurement data. This highly visible role will require a candidate with the ability to work closely, yet remotely with regional procurement teams regarding the utilization of strategies and techniques within the operating environment as well as other business support functions (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, etc.)

As a Sr. Director your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, owning and driving forward continuous improvement initiatives across the function plus support major organizational projects on the transformation roadmap

• Coaching leaders and front-line employees to develop and sustain continuous improvement mindsets and behaviors.

• Conducting a thorough assessment of the company’s total global spend by the periodic updating of a global spend cube/ spend analysis  

• Driving adherence in use of the company’s procurement technology.

• Working closely, yet remotely with regional procurement teams regarding the utilization of strategies and techniques within the operating environment as well as other business support functions (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, etc.)

• Participating in the definition of a fully comprehensive category strategy for both direct and indirect goods and services

• Translate the global procurement strategy into detailed category plans with a set of measurable global, regional, and local targets

• Executing on target opportunities by conducting strategic sourcing projects and supplier selection related activities using best practices and e-Sourcing tools

• Supporting the delivery of 100% digital cataloging of key procurement contracts

• Identifying procurement processes and policies for alignment at the country, region, and global levels

• Providing business SME for future digital procurement platform deployments

The position is well-suited for you if you:

• Have experience in procurement within process manufacturing environments

• Are self-directed with an ability to work remotely from direct manager

• Are organized with strong attention to detail

• Seek to deliver a laser-focus on your internal customers

• Possess a desire to manage multiple priorities and achieve results

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, build consensus, and foster positive relationships with team members and suppliers

• Enjoy a performance culture that values work intensity

• Possess an owner’s mindset and enjoy challenging the status quo

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least 15 years’ experience in Procurement, and 5 in a procurement leadership role.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply management, engineering or other related discipline and 5-7 years of continuous improvement and/ or project management experience

• Executive presence, confidence, and presentation skills to communicate a value proposition to a wide range of organizational and function levels

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