Director Procurement-Indirect

Overview

Director Procurement-Indirect

Location:

2959 Salinas Hwy, Monterey, California. Category:
Procurement. Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular. Tracking Code: 1013.

As a Director in the Procurement function, the role is a leadership position with broad sourcing, people development, and relationship-building responsibilities. In the first 24 months, the focus will be on three things:
1) developing the appropriate operating model for the future and transitioning the existing organization;
2) developing the appropriate capabilities in terms of talent/skills/tools/governance; and
3) Controlling/influencing all the $140M of Indirect spend (excluding benefits and legal). Once in place, in addition to these three areas, the Director will lead all strategic and operational aspects of Indirect materials and services sourcing, lead/manage a capable sourcing, operational, and analytical team, and manage internal and external relationships required for Company success.

• Assess the Indirect Procurement operating model and organization and recommend changes in structure, tools, systems, and enablement based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Assess the capabilities of the Indirect Procurement team and recommend development needs and changes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop an indirect spend baseline (spend cube) and conduct initial spend segmentation at appropriate taxonomy levels.
• Create an overarching approach to the sourcing of Indirect materials and services to guide organization design and resource deployment.
• Introduce category management concepts, strategic sourcing, and operational excellence to Indirect materials and services sourcing.
• Develop technology-enabled solutions/business cases for enterprise-wide requisitioning, replenishment, and procure-to-pay efficiency.
• Develop and recommend an Indirect spend governance model governing spend under management and limits of sourcing and contract authorities.
• Implement the Procurement supplier relationship management and supplier performance management programs in the Indirect function.
• Build an internal business collaboration matrix and RACI for stage-gate decision making and responsibilities.
• Imbed the Procurement capability assessment and development tool in managing the Indirect Procurement team.
• Create an approach for budgeting and tracking annual Indirect materials and services cost savings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of Procurement experience with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles. Preferred leadership experience in Indirect Procurement with a proven track record of accretive 3rd party cost reduction/value.
• Experience in developing Indirect materials and services operating models, creating organizations, and adopting sourcing, analytical, and measurement tools.
• Leadership and practical experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and operational procurement excellence.
• Broad sourcing experience in the Indirect materials and services space.
• Technically savvy with experience with ERPs. JD Edwards/AS400 system knowledge is a plus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) up to 15 lbs.

Ability to work onsite beyond normal business hours, weekends and some company holidays as needed.

• 4-year accredited Bachelors degree in Business, Finance or Supply Chain required.
• MBA in business with a concentration in Procurement or Supply Chain would be preferred, but not required.

$158,000-$174,000 Annually

EEO STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.