Director Procurement-Indirect; Monterey; Salinas-Sanborn

Title:
Director Procurement – Indirect

Salary Range: $158,000 – $174,000 Annually

Status: Exempt

Days/

Shifts:

M-F

Location: Monterey/Salinas, CA

Reports to: Sr. Director Procurement

As a Director in the Procurement function, the role is a leadership role with broad sourcing, people development, and relationship‑building responsibilities. In the first 24 months, the focus will be on three areas:
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, and governance; and
3) controlling and influencing all the $140M of indirect spend (excluding benefits and legal). Once established, the Director will lead all strategic and operational aspects of indirect materials and services sourcing, lead and manage a capable sourcing, operational, and analytical team, and lead the 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 the effectiveness and efficiency of the function.
• Develop an OGc enterprise‑wide indirect materials and services spend baseline (spend cube), conduct an initial segmentation of spend at the appropriate taxonomy levels.
• Create an overarching approach to the sourcing of indirect materials and services that will guide organization design and resource deployment.
• Introduce category management concepts, strategic sourcing, and operational excellence into the sourcing of indirect materials and services.
• Develop technology‑enabled solutions or business cases for enterprise‑wide requisitioning, replenishment, and procure‑to‑pay efficiency.
• Develop and recommend an indirect spend governance model that governs key elements such as spend under management and limits of sourcing and contract authorities.
• Implement procurement supplier relationship management and the supplier performance management programs in the indirect function.
• Build an internal business collaboration matrix and RACI for stage‑gate decision‑making, clarity on roles and responsibilities, and support for the strategies and tactics that will be deployed by the function.
• Embed the procurement capability assessment and development tool in the approach to managing and developing the indirect procurement team.
• Create an approach for the budgeting and tracking of 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 third‑party cost reduction/value.
• Preferred experience in developing indirect materials and services operating models, creating organizations, and adapting appropriate sourcing, analytical, and measurement tools.
• Leadership and practical experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and operational procurement excellence.
• Breadth of sourcing experience in the indirect materials and services space.
• Technically savvy with experience with ERP systems. JD Edwards/AS400 system knowledge a plus.

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
• 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 bachelor’s 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.

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.