Sr Director, Procurement Technology

About the position

About the Role:

The Sr Director, Procurement Technology is responsible for global procurement technology platforms & solutions and provides leadership to a global team of professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. This position requires someone who can work independently, is a self-starter, and able to respond in a matrixed, fast-paced environment. The ideal individual must excel at working with high-level business stakeholders to understand their strategies and match them with the right solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and strategically lead the Procurement Technologies scope within the Group Procurement organization and supporting internal Lines of Business.

• Understand and communicate technology vision, strategy, and roadmaps that are aligned with corporate strategies and initiatives.

• Translate procurement organization requirements into technical requirements, with an ability to communicate equally with technical and non-technical personnel.

• Create strong partnerships with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Digital & Technology (D&T) organizations.

• In partnership with D&T, collectively oversee all critical procurement technology including Procure to Pay (P2P), Source to Contract, and Contract Lifecycle Management.

• Develop and drive the building of business cases for future investments and present to Executive Leadership for buy-in and sponsorship.

• Lead the implementation of transformation initiatives and governance programs supporting the procurement technology scope.

• Manage all initiatives to available budgets and partner with finance to communicate financial costs and chargebacks.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and performance of procurement platforms.

• Collaborate closely with D&T teams to integrate solutions seamlessly into procurement platforms.

• Foster innovation by identifying, evaluating, and implementing cutting-edge AI and ML technologies in the procurement domain.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring the procurement platform landscape remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

• Conduct regular assessments of market trends and emerging technologies to inform the procurement technology roadmap.

• Lead and supervise a global team.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting professional growth and development.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.

• 10+ years of experience and/or training.

• Skills/experience in Coupa and AI is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with other applications is a plus.

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within procurement, with a focus on procurement platforms, AI, and ML initiatives.

• In-depth knowledge of source-to-pay processes and technologies, including best-in-class AI capabilities and solutions.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Track record of driving process improvements and achieving cost savings through effective procurement strategies.

• Ability to work productively and influence change within a large, complex organization.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume work environment.

• Enthusiasm and drive to succeed.

• Passion to provide great service to internal customers.

• Demonstrated success in managing global teams and implementing procurement technologies at scale.

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