Summary
The Senior Director of Procurement role here at Centersquare DC is responsible for leading procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively enable business units and functional partners to maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives.
This senior procurement leadership role will work with business units to lead centralized direct and indirect sourcing and procurement efforts. This will include working with the Internal Stakeholder from initial need identification to final goods or service delivery.
Specifically, this role will be responsible for the following process: demand management, supply analysis/strategy, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, delivery planning and monitoring, purchase execution, and ongoing performance management and improvement.
Essential Functions:
Development of organizational procurement strategy and plans, including investment, resource, and skill requirements.
Creation and management of short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives.
Development of benchmarks and metrics including a routine scorecard to set baseline standards and review for improvement opportunities.
Coordinates and oversees company Procurement with a primary focus on Facilities and IT with a view towards reducing costs while improving the overall quality of purchased goods and services.
Closely link Procurement performance with business needs.
Creation and ongoing value creation of a strong supply base.
Creation and improvement of best practice-based processes.
Management of business process outsourcing activities.
Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
Selection and management of procurement systems.
Collaborates with business leaders to evaluate Technology investment plans.
Partner with IT/Finance/Legal in the contract administration of all third-party agreements, etc.
Negotiate various service multi-year agreements.
Competencies:
Leadership, Financial Management, Business Acumen, Communication Proficiency, Ethical Conduct, Performance Management, Personal Effectiveness/Credibility, Problem Solving/Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Technical Capacity.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Management of procurement staff in (and across) sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities.
Leadership of cross-functional teaming across other business functions and initiatives
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This Is a full-time position.
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
15% or more travel time.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree In a Procurement, Business, Finance, or related field.
10-15 years' experience In Procurement, Finance, or Data Center Operations.
Previous team management and sourcing experience required.
Previous global experience in negotiating contracts related to Information technology.
Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Centersquare DC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Centersquare DC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Centersquare DC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Centersquare DC employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.