Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

What we offer

• Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options
• 401(k) with company match
• Company profit sharing plan
• Generous paid time-off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid mental health benefit through Headspace
• 2 free on-site fitness rooms
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Personal and professional development program

Job Summary

The Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement will lead the strategy, operations, and deliverables of the SERVPRO Procurement Department and Preferred Vendor Group (a Group Purchasing Organization). This position is critically important in helping to deliver commitments from both the Procurement and GPO Teams. Our GPO supports a combined spend of over $95 million annually across 110 plus vendors. Our Procurement team supports all contracting and procurement activities at headquarters office. The Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement’s primary role is to drive business results in support of growing annual GPO revenue and maximizing resale profit of our direct sale items.

You will

• Hold responsibility for the growth and performance of a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) that caters to a captive audience with over 2000 members.
• Work to define and support Preferred Vendor Group (PVG) Strategic Plan, ensuring that all direct reports have the understanding and confidence needed to promote their vendors to the franchise base and achieve desired results.
• Directly manage a small team. Set individual and team goals for employees and motivate them to achieve results.
• Research, analyze and interpret market data to provide strategic direction and differentiation for the Preferred Vendor Group.
• Develop relationships with franchise customers to gain understanding of challenges with respect to non-labor costs, supply chain operations, information systems and quality and performance drivers.
• Bring cross-functional teams together to evaluate new opportunities, make strategic recommendations and optimize deal structures to grow the business.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, focusing on obtaining the best revenue share and volume discounts possible. Negotiations are multifaceted; maximizing the relationship for franchisees and corporate while understanding and supporting vendor goals.
• Responsible for overall vendor compliance. Ensure that vendors have a solid understanding of program requirements and confirm that they are performing to expectations.
• Track performance of both direct reports and vendors by developing and tracking Key Performance Metrics (KPM’s) relative to the actions and activities both parties engage in. Develop, assess, and use data to drive activities and achieve results.
• Provide conflict resolution between franchises and vendors when situations arise. Work to understand root causes and strive to provide lasting solutions.
• Provide divisional support outside of stated role as needed. Work with Department Managers to ensure shared resources are available to meet divisional and corporate goals

Additional responsibilities

• Support division’s annual Conventi