Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as indicated by the phrase 'Our client' and specific candidate restrictions.
Job overview
The Director Procurement Excellence role focuses on leading procurement operations and developing long-term procurement strategy and process transformation roadmaps for 2025 within the client company.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing contract updates and negotiations, driving process improvements and transformation such as strategic sourcing, implementing strategic frameworks like Supplier Relationship Management and Category Management, leading change management for new procurement processes, supporting systems improvements including new tool implementations, and ensuring governance and best practices.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a degree and over 10 years of experience in procurement process improvement and operations excellence, with preferred experience in construction, utility, or energy sectors. Essential skills include strategic sourcing, supply chain, category management, team management, and familiarity with procurement technologies like S/4 Hana.
Work environment and culture
The position starts remote with a hybrid model planned for 2025, indicating a flexible work environment adapting to business needs.
Team overview
The role reports to the Director Contract Operations and includes managing program manager reports, indicating leadership of a procurement team.
Job location and travel
Initially remote with hybrid work 1-3 days in office or more depending on business needs starting in 2025.
Unique job features
This is a newly created position focused on long-term strategic procurement transformation and process excellence within the client organization.
Company overview
ProcureAbility is a consulting firm specializing in procurement and supply chain management solutions. They offer a range of services including strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, and talent management to help organizations optimize their procurement processes and drive cost savings. The company generates revenue by providing tailored consulting services, training programs, and technology solutions to clients across various industries. Founded in 1996, ProcureAbility has established itself as a leader in procurement consulting, known for its innovative approaches and commitment to delivering measurable results for its clients.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight over 10 years of procurement process improvement and operations excellence, emphasizing experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supply chain relevant to construction, utility, or energy sectors.
Showcase leadership skills by detailing your experience managing teams and driving change management initiatives, especially in procurement process transformations and governance.
Apply through multiple channels including ProcureAbility's official corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for the Director Procurement Excellence role.
Connect with current employees in the procurement or operations division at ProcureAbility on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent procurement innovations at the company or asking about their experience implementing new procurement technologies like S/4 Hana.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'procurement operations,' 'strategic sourcing,' 'category management,' 'process improvements,' and 'S/4 Hana' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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