The Director, Procurement leads sourcing strategies and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes, systems, and tools across the region
Leads up to $800M+ in direct and indirect goods and services spend portfolio across all sourcing categories (e.g., Laboratory / Operating Supplies and Services, Technology, Travel, Fleet, Professional Services, Field Equipment, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities) within a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization
Establishes and maintains regional business partner relationships with key stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of needs and strategies to deliver sustainable and profitable P&L efficiencies
Supports the development of regional category SME’s and drives supply chain and category management strategies
Serves as an active member of a regional Procurement Leadership Team to drive strategy and deploy sourcing and procurement initiatives, while adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures
Identifies and leads initiatives that promote the maturity of the Procurement and Vendor Management functions
Develops and advances reporting, governance, knowledge management, and communication across the business
Ensures effective risk management and control of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financials SLAs and KPIs and through compliance of corporate policies, systems and controls
Recommends, designs, and implements sourcing and procurement best practices and policies
Supports the deployment of best-in-class supplier performance and relationship management programs
Leads the management and rationalization of extensive number of suppliers to optimize the regional supply base and performs other duties as assigned
Provides leadership to cross-functional business partners to maximize and continuously improve “total cost of ownership” for indirect goods and services
Ensures compliance with policies, systems, and controls
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or Finance, or in a related discipline
10+ years of experience in procurement management experience
5+ years of experience of supervising employees
Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (MBA) in combination with experience listed above (preferred)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation
Advanced proficiency in GEP eSourcing tool (or other eSourcing tool) and Oracle E-Business Suite
Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Technology savvy and well-versed in financial analytics
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
Ability to comprehend and interpret financial and regulatory information
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively present and discuss confidential information and respond to questions from leadership
Proven ability to develop and implement policies, projects, processes, systems, and controls across a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
Ability to build trust and drive team effectiveness
Possess the qualities of self-motivation and results-orientation
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Benefits

Health: 80% coverage
Health, Dental and Vision
In addition to base pay, you are eligible for the RRSP Program
Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid-time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement managementsourcing strategiessupply chain managementfinancial analyticsrisk managementcontract managementcategory managementvendor managementtotal cost of ownershippolicy implementation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsself-motivationresults-orientationteam effectiveness

Certifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)