Global Procurement Consultant

Job Title: Global Procurement Consultant

Location: 756 W Peachtree St. Atlanta GA

Duration: 6 months (Contract to hire role depending upon performance.)

Note: Preferred someone with recent experinece with procurement in AI.

Description:

• The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership and drives optimization and automation initiatives for our procurement operations contracting and supplier management while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy financial goals and ESG commitments.
  

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Optimize and execute a procurement strategy that is aligned with business goals sustainability objectives and risk management frameworks
Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for cost optimization innovation and competitive advantage
Drive the evolution of procurement from a cost-control function to a strategic value enabler
Procurement Operations
Support business through the full cycle of sourcing contracting and supplier management
Assist in negotiation of high value contracts
Implement AI-driven analytics and digital procurement platforms to optimize spend automate transactions and forecast supplier risk
Drive company-wide compliance with procurement policies governance structures and compliance frameworks
Oversee category management and spend analytics to ensure efficiency and transparency
Digital Transformation
Optimize our existing procurement tools and champion the adoption of next-generation procurement technologies (AI predictive analytics e-procurement platforms)
Define and track digital KPIs to measure automation cycle time reduction and spend visibility improvements
Supplier Relationship & Innovation
Support business in building strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation resilience and sustainability
Lead supplier performance reviews
Team Leadership & Development
Lead a high-performing procurement team with capabilities in analytics digital tools category strategy and relationship management
Foster continuous learning professional development and cross-functional collaboration
Create a culture of accountability innovation and excellence in execution
ESG & Responsible Sourcing
Integrate Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles into procurement decisions and supplier selection
Champion diversity in the supplier base and ensure ethical sourcing practices

Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field (masters preferred)
Professional certifications such as CIPS CPSM or CSCP preferred

Experience
10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience including at least 5 years in leadership roles
Proven success leading digital transformation or procurement modernization initiatives
Experience managing global supplier networks and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to deliver both cost savings and strategic value (innovation resilience sustainability)
Skills & Competencies
Strong strategic and analytical mindset with a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making
Expertise in contract negotiation process optimization and supplier relationship management
High proficiency with e-procurement platforms ERP systems and analytics tools
Exceptional stakeholder management influencing and communication skills
Understanding of ESG principles and sustainable procurement practices
Change leadership - ability to lead transformation in complex organizations