Procurement Director

The Procurement Director leads the Procurement team responsible for professional sourcing of products/services meeting the specified needs of the Business at most competitive commercial terms.

Requirements

• Lead the identification of metrices, tools and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
• Delivery of Operating Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.
• Close coordination with the business to support the launch of innovations as well as new products and service(s) development(s).
• Lead in strategic advice and collaboration of procurement strategies, approaches and requirements.
• Lead, direct and manage the department goals to be aligned to the business strategies.
• Ensure execution of all common procurement strategies for responsible portfolio/category of materials and services.
• Ensure consistency and standardization in the approach to drive improvements in procurement activities.
• Establish measurable goals in the department's continuous improvement.
• Enhance the department's capabilities by supporting the development of processes, technology and tools.
• Oversee the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet business requirements.
• Oversee that the department's internal as well as external customers receive quality and timely procurement service and assistance.
• Build long-term cost reduction and value improvement plans for specific spend areas.
• Design and implement transactional strategies and automation goals for Procure to Pay processes
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies