Director-Procurement Operations

Job Profile

The Director of Procurement Operations is key in establishing supply chain needs and sources and will be responsible for guiding Buyers in the procurement process. This role will manage Netceed?s procurement program by implementing and enforcing policies, procedures, and systems for best purchasing practices.

Responsibilities

• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs to strengthen the company?s ability to reach maximum shareholder return.
• Manage contracts renewals, month over month usage, and vendor due diligence.
• Manage the execution of request for proposals, bid analysis, contract development, and negotiation, ensuring that the end-to-end process is well documented and transparent.
• Evaluate and process purchase requisitions efficiently to reduce downstream holds and positively impact payment cycles.
• Drive process improvement and continuous improvement in all aspects of assigned job duties.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and internal business partners to promptly resolve supplier payment issues.
• Facilitate supplier selection and develop data analysis and requirements for informed supplier decisions.
• Serve as subject matter expert for best-in-class procurement practices and tools.
• Work with operations teams to identify and execute new or creative approaches, strategies and processes to address a business need.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Buyers including:
  • Ensure that team members are consistently performing to company standards
  • Build an open-communication environment for your team.
  • Recruit, interview, and hire for open positions within the team.
  • Provide directions and take appropriate corrective action when applicable.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and merit reviews of team members.
  • Optimally manage staff focus of work, work hours, and quality of work, to maximize team results.

Requirements/Key Experiences

• 7 years of experience in procurement at a technology company.
• Bachelors degree required; Master?s degree preferred.
• Experience in contract analysis, negotiation, and financial modelling.
• Knowledge and experience negotiating in support of Marketing, Sales, IT, and Professional Services
• Ability to effectively build relationships as well as influence and drive change in a cross-functional team environment
• Top-notch communication, analytical and organization skills, including experience manipulating data to derive insights for senior management or executives.
• Self-starter with ability to own projects from initial inquiry to completion.
• Thrives in a true team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.