Director of Procurement

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets the company’s procurement vision, strategy and ensures goals are aligned with overall company objectives.
• Manages high-level internal key stakeholders and key supplier relationships.
• Maintain relationships with Programs and Departments and functional VPs.
• Champions the strategic sourcing process for all externally purchased goods and services.
• Oversees definition of standards, guidelines and policy compliance requirements.
• Develops a culture that attracts, rewards and promotes high-quality procurement professionals.
• Sets organizational performance goals and regularly monitors performance against the goals.
• Participates in executive operating committee meetings and initiatives.
• Guides and assists procurement staff in developing procurement strategies to meet the overall corporate procurement goal.
• Develops strategies and customized solutions for complex and strategic partnership agreements.
• Leverages the functionality of Coupa in order to optimize workflows, strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across the agency.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior executive with demonstrated business and supply chain/purchasing track record, as evidenced by minimum 10 years business operations experience and minimum 6 years broad-based procurement experience.
• Stronge knowledge of Coupa
• Full understanding of the strategic sourcing and supplier/category management strategies
• Understanding of key supply markets and key spending areas
• Ability to provide leadership, vision and direction to the changing role of procurement in a center-led structure.
• Skilled negotiator and motivator
• Self-confidence, strong presentation skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Fosters teamwork and organizational development
• Commitment to SCO’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion