Head of Indirect Procurement

As the Head of Procurement you will be responsible for the following:

• You will define the overall sourcing and procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with the business and operations strategic objectives.
• Developing and implementing fundamental sourcing and procurement policies and procedures across spending categories, including third-party management, privacy, risk, and compliance.
• Formulating and implementing clear roles and responsibilities between contract reviews, sourcing, and procurement functions.
• Leading the selection and implementation of sourcing and procure-to-pay solutions to enable a complete process that provides visibility of spend and better controls of the sourcing and procurement process.
• Creating and implementing key strategic programs and projects to align with the needs o the business.
• Collaborating and contributing cross-functionally to develop and recommend sourcing solutions, limiting risk, adhering to compliance policies, and ensuring continuity and go-to-market timelines are met.
• Directly managing complex negotiations with suppliers that require a detailed strategic plan and have a direct correlation with operational goals.
• Ensuring relationship development and management with key suppliers.
• Providing continuous leadership, oversight of work quality, and constructive feedback to the team.
• Managing and improving sourcing processes/performance through an effective management operating system to drive change and procurement transformation.
• Provide technical expertise and support during the sales process, including participating in client calls and meetings, and answering technical questions related to procurement.
• Effectively communicate the company's value to customers and maintain executive relationships.

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