Director, Procurement Operations

Title: Director, Procurement Operations
Salary Range: $158,000 - $174,000 Annually
Status: Exempt
Location: Salinas, CA
Reports to: Sr. Director, Procurement

GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
As a Director in the Procurement function, this role is a leadership role with broad operational, people development, and relationship building responsibilities. Over the next 12-24 months the role will focus 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. Building the foundation to drive effectiveness and efficiency in the Procurement function’s approach to sourcing, supply continuity, and risk management, creating a value generating Procurement function that supports growth, stability, and innovation

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Assesses the Procurement Operations operating model, inclusive of organization, and recommends changes in structure, tools, systems, and enablement based on practical knowledge and experience
• Continually addresses the Procurement Operations team’s individual “fit-for-role’ assessments and recommends development needs that enhance the capabilities and competencies of the individuals on the team to promote greater effectiveness and efficiency for the overall function
• Leads the day to day Procurement Operations team focusing on strategy development and go-to-market execution support, market/supply/supplier data and analytics, supply continuity, supplier management programs, and reporting
• Creates a ‘center of excellence’ mindset and performance within Procurement Operations for data mining and analytics, and RFx tools
• Establishes a foundation for market analysis and tracking to support sourcing and risk management decision making
• Implements and optimizes Procurement systems, tools, and processes (e.g., ERP, P2P platforms, spend analytics) to increase the efficiency of the Procurement ways of working
• Develops with the Directors of Direct and Indirect Procurement, the procurement policies, governance, controls, and standard operating procedures to enable Procurement’s control of spend management and protect ogC’s branding externally
• Establishes and tracks KPIs for Procurement’s performance in areas of cost, supplier performance, and compliance
• Leads supplier performance management/tracking to support supplier business reviews and corrective action planning
• Partners with R&D, Supply Chain/Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to lead/support project work, enable cost optimization, assure transparency in data and sourcing results
• Continually works on own personal development, functional and leadership competencies, with direction from the Sr. Director Procurement

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
• 8-10 years of Procurement experience with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles. Preferred leadership experience in Procurement Operations
• Demonstrated experience working across the varied functions within a typical Procurement organization, and with current state of the art Procurement tools designed for effectiveness, efficiency and support
• Deep understanding of the need for data driven decision making and experience in data mining and data analytics
• Practical experience in executing/enabling sourcing activities, go-to-market strategy development and execution, and supplier performance management
• Technically savvy with experience with ERPs. JD Edwards/AS400 system knowledge a plus and advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools

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

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, weekends and some company holidays as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• MBA in business with a concentration in Procurement or Supply Chain would be preferred but not limiting.

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.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)