Executive Director Global Supplier Management

About the role

This global strategy and operations leadership role is principally focused on governing and managing enterprise value creation of procured goods and services initiatives at the enterprise level.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate the savings pillar of the Procurement strategy by leading creative design/value thinking across brands and categories, cross-function program management, enterprise savings digital management platforms, standardized value creation operating model, and advanced analytics and management reporting.
• Provide enterprise procurement and finance leadership through the portfolio orchestration of integrated digital, data, analytics and AI strategies across the end-to-end source-to-pay ecosystem.
• Align stakeholders around a shared digital roadmap, governance model, and investment priorities to enable scalable value creation, data-driven decision-making, and a simplified, best-in-class user experience.
• Interface and integrate across any combination of senior and mid-level leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partner organizations including but not limited to Value Chain, Finance, R&D, Legal, IT, Procurement, and the external Supply Base to foster value realization, cost savings, commercial negotiations, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Business Management, Industrial Engineering or Data Science.
• CPA and/or MBA in Finance or Business Management a plus.
• 15+ years’ experience working for a Fortune 500 or business consulting firm with procurement, value creation, cost analysis, source to pay process, procurement technologies, data and analytics.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to develop and lead strategy, enabling and deploying strategic initiatives.
• Program Management: Experience leading project teams through all phases, ensuring disciplined process practices.
• Industry Expertise: Strong background in sourcing, procurement, payable processes, and source to pay transformational business change management, and shared services development within large multinational companies.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of SAP ERP, Ariba, Coupa, or other procurement systems, along with digitalization design through deployment.
• Business design experience with automation, workflow, machine learning, and AI.
• Analytical & Research Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, industry/market analysis, and in-depth company research.
• Familiarity with spend analytics and project platforms like GEP Smart or SpendHQ.
• Essential Skills: Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills capable of driving transparency and influencing across all levels of an organization.
• Innovation & Problem-Solving: Ability to apply various innovation techniques (e.g., design thinking) to drive business goals.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience in governance and delivering cross-functional services in multinational environments, with both internal and external/outsource teams.
• Change Management: Expertise in managing internal customer relationships, resistance, and cross-cultural change initiatives.
• Soft Skills: Assertive & Results-Oriented: Ability to work independently and within a team, driving transformation initiatives.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Strong leadership in developing high-performance teams and fostering talent.
• Adaptability & Agility: Comfortable with ambiguity, able to juggle multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Process & Organizational Excellence: Detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of executing optimizations effectively.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $158,000.00 to $273,000.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance).
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retail savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.