Procurement Director, General Professional Services

As the Procurement Director for General Professional Services (GPS), you’ll orchestrate the acquisition of GPS offerings within a multifaceted network spanning Legal, Compliance, HR, Global Business Systems, Global Travel, and Consulting Services.  Your leadership will unite stakeholders in formulating and executing sourcing strategies, cultivating a robust supplier network aligned with GPS’s vision, and assessing the impact of these endeavors.  This hybrid role can sit in greater Chicago, IL or Battle Creek, MI regions with the expectation to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

 

The Procurement Director will engage in high level meetings with the Kellanova North America President and, at times, directly with the CEO, managing highly confidential initiatives.  Exceptional communication and presentation skills are key as you lead high profile and high employee touch initiatives, and adeptly balance a dynamic workload.

 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

 

• Responsible Sourcing – Lead the selection of diverse suppliers and embed responsible sourcing within Kellanova’s growth and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, promoting a varied and inclusive procurement approach.
• Thought Leadership – Actively foster innovation and continuous performance enhancement within the agency ecosystem, while developing a dynamic pipeline of strategies to amplify program impact and minimize costs.
• Strategic Collaboration – Serve as a pivotal business partner to GPS stakeholders, developing impactful category sourcing strategies and programs with suppliers.  Lead the team in joint business planning sessions, operational reviews, and manage supplier performance to drive value across all spend categories and programs.
• Risk Management – Lead the GPS procurement process using the Kellanova Strategic Sourcing (KSS) method, ensuring compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements.  This includes proactive risk identification and mitigation, particularly in data privacy and cybersecurity, through collaboration with IT and legal teams.

 

We’re Looking for Someone With

 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Procurement experience in one or more of the following categories: Legal, Compliance, HR, Global Business Systems, Global Travel, and Consulting Services 

• Must have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think and act strategically while engaging and executing tactically to drive results
• Strong leadership and/or people management experience, balanced with collaboration and influencing skills 
• Strong negotiation and world class supplier relations skills

 

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

 

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

 

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.