Sr. Director, Indirect Procurement
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Sr. Director Indirect Procurement (Total Cost of Ownership)
Type of Position: Salaried Exempt
Location: Hybrid Atlanta GA / Chicago IL
Reports To: Vice President of Strategic Sourcing
Basic Function
This role is responsible for the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for all Indirect Procurement categories leading high-impact initiatives that drive operational efficiency and deliver significant net structural savings. The position partners closely with internal business stakeholders suppliers and customers to enhance overall value delivery.
The Director will guide Category Managers through the full TDC/TCO sourcing methodology from Plan to Strategy and Source to Contract while negotiating complex supply agreements capturing structural cost savings and providing strategic leadership to the broader Strategic Sourcing organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy Development:
Lead the creation and execution of multi-year global category plans to reduce total delivered cost mitigate headwinds and enhance supply security. - Contracting & Negotiation:
Develop and implement contracting strategies and negotiate key commercial terms across indirect categories (and select raw materials packaging and finished goods) to ensure Tarketts most competitive sourcing position. - Supplier Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that drive continuous improvement in performance quality productivity and service levels. - Strategic Sourcing Infrastructure:
Design and support the development of sourcing processes tools and analytics infrastructure to ensure supplier availability quality and cost competitiveness. - Coaching & Capability Building:
Mentor and coach Category Managers on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Sourcing methodologies to enhance team capabilities and maturity across the sourcing function. - TCO Execution & Analysis:
Lead comprehensive sourcing efforts including spend analytics market analysis wave strategy development and supplier negotiations to capture structural savings. - Cross-Functional Leadership:
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver maximum value through collaborative initiatives aligning category strategies with business objectives. - Reporting & Communication:
Communicate sourcing strategies performance metrics and results to senior management translating market trends into actionable opportunities. - Leadership & Talent Development:
Lead coach and develop team members fostering a culture of performance accountability and professional growth.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Procurement Finance or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Strategy Development and Strategic Sourcing
- Proven leadership experience in coaching mentoring and developing teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Strong stakeholder management and influence skills using data-driven insights to shape decisions
- Deep experience in negotiation and contract management
- Advanced Excel and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent analytical research and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated history of leadership teamwork and project management
- Strong results orientation competitive drive and professional presence
What We Offer
A commitment that Safety is #1
Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!
Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.
Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future
We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Who we are:
With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.
Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Financial Acumen
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
With net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2017, Tarkett is a worldwide leader of innovative flooring and sports surface solutions. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood, laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves custom ... View more
