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Director, Procurement

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1878H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

50 days ago

Salary

$130K - $140K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishOracle

Job Description

Director, Procurement

SGS

• 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

Job 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

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