Procurement Director

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Procurement DirectorFull-time Compensation: CAD 130000 - CAD 140000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.Job DescriptionThe Director, Procurement leads sourcing strategies and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes, systems, and tools across the region. Leads up to $800M+ in direct and indirect goods and services spend portfolio across all sourcing categories (e.g., Laboratory / Operating Supplies and Services, Technology, Travel, Fleet, Professional Services, Field Equipment, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities) within a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organization. Establishes and maintains regional business partner relationships with key stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of needs and strategies to deliver sustainable and profitable P&L efficiencies.Supports the development of regional category SME’s and drives supply chain and category management strategies. Serves as an active member of a regional Procurement Leadership Team to drive strategy and deploy sourcing and procurement initiatives, while adhering to internal standards, policies and procedures.Identifies and leads initiatives that promote the maturity of the Procurement and Vendor Management functionsDevelops and advances reporting, governance, knowledge management, and communication across the business.Ensures effective risk management and control of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financials SLAs and KPIs and through compliance of corporate policies, systems and controls.Recommends, designs, and implements sourcing and procurement best practices and policies.Supports the deployment of best-in-class supplier performance and relationship management programs.Leads the management and rationalization of extensive number of suppliers to optimize the regional supply base and performs other duties as assigned.Provides leadership to cross-functional business partners to maximize and continuously improve “total cost of ownership” for indirect goods and services.Ensures compliance with policies, systems, and controls. Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or Finance, or in a related discipline,10+ years of experience in procurement management experience5+ years of experience of supervising employeesPreferred:Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (MBA) in combination with experience listed aboveLicenses and CertificationsCertified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designationKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesLanguage Skills – English (Advanced) – RequiredExcellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skillsTechnology savvy and well-versed in financial analyticsAdvanced proficiency in GEP eSourcing tool (or other eSourcing tool) and Oracle E-Business SuiteExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skillsCustomer / client focus mindsetAbility to comprehend and interpret financial and regulatory informationAbility to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationAbility to effectively present and discuss confidential information and respond to questions from leadershipDemonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence, ability to motivate staffProven ability to develop and implement policies, projects, processes, systems, and controls across a large, complex, dynamic, and regulated matrix organizationAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environmentAbility to...