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Job Details

Reporting to the SVP, Global Indirect Sourcing, the Senior Director of Indirect Procurement Center of Excellence and Procurement Operations holds a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Procurement Center of Excellence (COE). This position is not just about overseeing processes; it's about driving excellence, optimizing efficiency, and establishing a preferred supplier governance strategy that sets the standard. Leading a team dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on procurement performance and initiatives. As the primary liaison for senior leadership on Indirect Procurement matters, you'll have the opportunity to provide valuable insights and drive supplier governance programs that mitigate risks and maximize returns. Additionally, as the procurement liaison between Cencora and Indirect group purchasing organizations, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless operations and strategic partnerships.

• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the Procurement COE, aligning with organizational objectives and priorities 

• Provide leadership and direction to the COE team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and fostering a high-performance culture 

• Coordinate cross-functionally with various departments to ensure seamless integration of procurement processes and systems 

• Lead the development and deployment of procurement systems, including Ariba and potential future platforms, ensuring optimal utilization and performance 

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and SOPs to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency in procurement operations 

• Create a preferred supplier governance program in liaison with matrix stakeholders to define and mitigate risk with third parties, to monitor and track supplier performance to contract and to establish criteria for preferred suppliers that facilitate both return on investment, but innovation related to services/goods provided 

• Establish best practices tools for establishing Supplier Governance program inclusive of segmentation criteria, annual third-party check-in tasks, service level templates, roll-out of Quarterly Business Review framework and applicable performance documents at the supplier/category level. 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and implement best practices in procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations 

• Supports development of the five-year strategy and long-range plan including achievement of goals 

• Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders as needed 

• Oversee reporting and analytics functions within the COE, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of procurement-related insights and metrics 

• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and sustainability, and driving strategic initiatives to maintain competitiveness 

• Oversee the procurement help desk, ensuring prompt resolution of internal stakeholder inquiries and issues to support effective and efficient procurement operations 

• Direct ownership for management of, and value pull through (internally and cross functionally),