Director, Procurement

• 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.

• 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

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation

• Language Skills - English (Advanced) - Required
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Technology savvy and well-versed in financial analytics
• Advanced proficiency in GEP eSourcing tool (or other eSourcing tool) and Oracle E-Business Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Customer / client focus mindset
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, ability to motivate staff
• 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
• Ability to exercise influence, diplomatically, and have a positive impact inside and outside of the organization
• Possess the qualities of self-motivation and results-orientation
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

• Occasional travel required (5%-33%)

• Health: 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, you are eligible for the RRSP Program
• Happiness:

• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off

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