Sr Director, Procurement Technology
Sr Director, Procurement Technology
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Job Description
About the Role:
The Sr Director Procurement Technology is responsible for global procurement technology platforms & solutions and provides leadership to a global team of professionals ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This position requires someone who can work independently is a self-starter and able to respond in a matrixed fast-paced environment. The ideal individual must excel at working with high-level business stakeholders to understand their strategies and match them with the right solutions.
What Youll Do:
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Oversee and strategically lead the Procurement Technologies scope within the Group Procurement organization and supporting internal Lines of Business.
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Understand and communicate technology vision strategy and roadmaps that are aligned with corporate strategies and initiatives.
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Translate procurement organization requirements into technical requirements with an ability to communicate equally with technical and non-technical personnel.
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Create strong partnerships with Procurement Finance Operations and Digital & Technology (D&T) organizations.
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In partnership with D&T collectively oversee all critical procurement technology including Procure to Pay (P2P) Source to Contract and Contract Lifecycle Management.
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Develop and drive the building of business cases for future investments and present to Executive Leadership for buy-in and sponsorship.
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Lead the implementation of transformation initiatives and governance programs supporting the procurement technology scope.
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Manage all initiatives to available budgets and partner with finance to communicate financial costs and chargebacks.
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Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and performance of procurement platforms.
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Collaborate closely with D&T teams to integrate solutions seamlessly into procurement platforms.
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Foster innovation by identifying evaluating and implementing cutting-edge AI and ML technologies in the procurement domain.
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Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring the procurement platform landscape remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
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Conduct regular assessments of market trends and emerging technologies to inform the procurement technology roadmap.
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Lead and supervise a global team.
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Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture promoting professional growth and development.
What Youll Need:
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Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field.
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10 years of experience and/or training.
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Skills/experience in Coupa and AI is a plus.
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Strong proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint Word Excel); experience with other applications is a plus.
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Proven experience in a senior leadership role within procurement with a focus on procurement platforms AI and ML initiatives.
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In-depth knowledge of source-to-pay processes and technologies including best-in-class AI capabilities and solutions.
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Track record of driving process improvements and achieving cost savings through effective procurement strategies.
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Ability to work productively and influence change within a large complex organization.
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High attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume work environment.
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Enthusiasm and drive to succeed.
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Passion to provide great service to internal customers.
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Demonstrated success in managing global teams and implementing procurement technologies at scale.
Employment Type
Full Time
