Director of Procurement (Telecommunication Industry)

Job Title: Director of Procurement (Telecommunication Industry)

Location: Chicago IL or Boston, MA (Hybrid working)

FTE Role

Job details

Department Overview

• The Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world.
• Global Procurement provides the resources, processes, governance, systems and controls for acquiring goods and services efficiently, effectively and ethically from a diverse supply base that provides a competitive advantage on cost, quality, technology, service and delivery.
• We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners - providing innovative solutions at the best possible value for their sourcing needs

Job Description

This role leads and mentors a procurement team to develop and execute comprehensive strategies addressing current and future needs, market dynamics, emerging technologies, regulations, and business environments, managing complex projects through the entire procurement lifecycle to contract completion.

Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals
Develop and execute cohesive strategies, with focus on developing strategies for current and future needs, resiliency, emerging technologies, market trends, government regulations, and business environments.
Manage complex procurement initiatives and sourcing projects through the full procurement process including contract award and signature
Perform market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement, analyze market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances and determine the sources to be solicited
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions
Provide strategic supply base management including supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship/performance management
Drive continuous improvement in procurement and contracting
Work effectively with multi-discipline teams to deliver complex projects
Provide excellent leadership and direction for the team to become a center of excellence for procurement
Act as a strategic partner to the organization by effectively managing all procurement activities, identifying opportunities to increase value for money, supply chain efficiencies and net cost reductions
Take responsibility for all applicable procurement compliance matters. Proactively address any compliance issues internally and externally
Share and promote best practice across the business and guide colleagues on how to ensure adherence to procurement policy

Preferred Skills:
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
5+ years of leadership experience within Procurement/Supply Chain
C-level experience and Global responsibility
Proven track record in developing and implementing commodity strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance
Ability to partner with stakeholders across all levels to highlight the importance of robust Procurement processes
Expertise in core Procurement competencies including but not limited to Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Digital Procurement and Automation, Sustainability, Compliance and Governance, Risk Management, and Contracting
Professional certifications in Procurement (CIPS, APICS, CSCP)

Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Management, Supply Chain, or Technology
5+ years of experience in Procurement Strategy or Contract Management required.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.