P&P AD | Strategic Sourcing Transformation & Enablement Associate Director; Strategic Programs

About the Role

Purchasing & Procurement AD (Strategic Sourcing Associate Director)

Hybrid (ET); eight days per month in office within 50 miles of a U.S. office. Reports to the Strategic Sourcing Director under the leadership of the VP & Chief Procurement Officer.

• Embed and operationalize strategic sourcing frameworks, category models, and governance standards.
• Support Category Leaders and Sourcing Business Partners in executing approved category strategies.
• Ensure consistent application of sourcing processes, templates, and ways of working across categories.
• Create category strategy content, analyses, and materials for Category Leader review and execution.
• Execute and support Strategic Sourcing value creation programs, including partnerships development, M&A, demand management, and enterprise commercial architecture redesign and implementation.
• Track progress, value delivery, risks, and dependencies across sourcing initiatives.
• Provide commercial, spend, supplier, and performance insights to support strategic sourcing decisions and category management initiatives prioritization.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management programs and critical supplier initiatives through analysis, preparation, and follow‑through.
• Maintain and improve data quality, reporting, and insight delivery for Category Management.
• Act as a day‑to‑day execution partner to Sourcing Business Partners and Category Leaders.

• 5+ years in a similar role with equivalent responsibilities, plus 2+ years of transformation experience.
• Strong capability in translating strategy into consistent operational delivery of strategic initiatives and enterprise programs.
• Advanced BI and analytics skills, including dashboards and insight generation for sourcing teams.
• Practical AI and GenAI tool application to improve insight quality and program delivery efficiency.
• Experience supporting Category Leaders with content, analysis, and execution.
• Effective collaboration with Sourcing Business Partners and category teams to drive value of Strategic Sourcing enterprise‑wide.
• Solid understanding of contracts, supplier economics, and value drivers.
• Experience embedding new ways of working and driving adoption through structured change management, stakeholder influencing, clear communication, and hands‑on execution.
• Experience monitoring initiatives, value realization, and compliance (governance and tracking).
• Structured problem‑solving ability to break down complex initiatives into executable components.
• Consulting and advisory skills, framing ambiguous problems, developing fact‑based recommendations, and translating analysis into clear executive narratives.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Hybrid work arrangements require residence within 50 miles of a U.S. office.
• Compensation Range: $ – $ USD. Role eligible for additional bonus.
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental & Vision Plans; 401(k); FSA/HSA;
  Commuter Benefits;
  Tuition Assistance Plan;
  Vacation and Sick Time;
  Paid Parental Leave. More details at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..w

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases.