Regional Director - Supply Chain Management

About the role

The Regional Director is responsible for ensuring all supplier chain activities align to both the regional and global supply chain strategy.

The Regional Director will identify regional vendor partners, strategic suppliers, growth suppliers, analyze market data, identify industry trends, and make best practice recommendations that will best set Supplier Chain in the region for success.

Key responsibilities include remaining informed about industry’s best practices and regulatory requirements, fostering Supplier relationships that will generate growth opportunities for Pontoon sourcing new suppliers, and guiding Supplier Chain representatives to implement country, and regional strategies that align to our global priorities.

The role is accountable for regional deliverables, alignment with the Global Supply Chain Strategy, sharing of best practices, and maintaining effective communication with counterparts in each region and the Supplier Chain team in its entirety.

• Accountable for Regional Third-Party Governance which includes and is not limited to;
• Conduct thorough assessments of regional partner vendor capabilities, offerings, and services to gain comprehensive market insights, enabling informed recommendations regarding optimal partnership opportunities. [Examples include, but are not limited to, background screening vendors and payroll providers (EOR/AOR).]
• Identify potential opportunities during sales pursuits to recommend Pontoon’s preferred vendor partners.
• Maintain a proactive understanding of supplier business practices, competencies, innovation, growth potential, compliance status, and any issues of non-adherence, thereby adding transparency and strategic value to regional supply chain initiatives.
• Monitor and report on Pontoon’s Strategic Supplier performance at both regional and global levels, ensuring transparent upward communication.
• Lead Program RFI/RFP projects, analysis and present actionable recommendations.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging trends, regulatory requirements, and supplier management methodologies to drive continuous improvements in the regional supplier chain strategy.
• Leverage the Pontoon Supplier Intelligence Platform to cultivate Supplier relationships and identify best in class supplier strategies.
• Actively participate in the organization of annual and quarterly regional Supplier events, and relevant forums.
• Identify and evaluate prospective suppliers who align with program goals, fulfill customer requirements, address capability gaps, and enhance overall program performance, with the potential to become future strategic suppliers regionally or globally.
• Contribute to executive summaries, client presentations, QBRs, innovation labs, bids, and RFX submissions presented to senior leadership and client stakeholders, focusing on supplier chain strategies.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and supportive attitude within the team environment, engaging constructively with all levels.
• Cultivate and maintain ethical, equitable relationships with global and regional suppliers to achieve and surpass the business objectives of Pontoon and its clients.

• At least four (4) years of professional experience, including two (3) years in global MSP roles with documented progressive responsibilities. Experience in MSP, services procurement, or contingent workforce is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrates the ability to thrive within a collaborative, global team environment, contributing to the development and implementation of effective supplier strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to cultivate supplier relationships that develop into partnerships whereby Pontoon is their…